Senior Software Systems Engineer - Security
Zoox · Foster City, CA
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Senior systems engineer in Zoox's Product Security team performing quantitative risk assessments of autonomous vehicle products across the SDLC. Work includes fuzzing real-world scenarios in simulator environments, writing design proposals, and coordinating with safety and software/hardware teams. Requires 7+ years experience, a Master's degree, and embedded systems risk analysis experience.
The Product Security team is responsible for conducting structured security analyses of Zoox products and applying security standards judiciously throughout the System Development Life Cycle at Zoox. The ideal candidate for this team will have a robust background in systems engineering, coupled with a demonstrated passion and expertise in cybersecurity.
In this role, you will:
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in CS or related engineering field (software, hardware, systems) and 7+ years of experience
- A strong general systems engineering background along with a demonstrated passion and concrete expertise in cybersecurity
- Prior experience with quantitative risk assessment frameworks (eg: EPSS, Attack trees/graph quantification, Monte Carlo simulations, Bayesian networks)
- Prior experience with the risk analysis of complex embedded systems and a demonstrated skill in turning the analysis into high-quality written deliverables
- Pragmatic adoption of AI/LLM toolchains for security analysis and authoring high quality regulatory work products.
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with autonomous vehicle software stack (e.g., Perception, Prediction, Planning)
- Experience implementing large-scale evaluation pipelines
- Familiarity with common cloud deployment architecture and frameworks
About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
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Accommodations
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A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
Compensation: USD 201,000 – 276,000 per year salary
