Staff/Senior Staff Software Engineer - Product Security
Core
Lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and software-defined infrastructure for Zoox's robots and fleet, embedding security into embedded/firmware, in-vehicle networks, and cloud layers.
Role type
Staff/Senior Staff Software Engineer - Product Security (Embedded/IoT/Automotive)
Builds
Secure autonomous vehicle platforms and fleet infrastructure
Domain
Automotive robotics and embedded systems security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
embedded/IoT security, secure boot, TPM/TEE, cryptographic key management, hardened firmware/OS design, threat modeling, network security, cloud security, secure SDLC
Preferred skills
offensive security (red teaming), experience securing autonomous vehicles at scale, industry standards contributions
Technologies
AWS, Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Responsibilities
Define multi-year security architecture and roadmap for robots and fleet; Partner with hardware, firmware, and autonomy teams to embed security in system design; Lead threat modeling and architecture reviews for new vehicle platforms; Set technical standards and guardrails for secure boot, key management, and OTA security; Represent Product Security in cross-functional discussions to translate technical risk into business impact.
Seniority
Staff/Senior Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence
