Embedded Software Engineer - Battery Management Systems

Hybrid

Posted 2 months ago

Software

Job Description

Zoox is looking for an embedded software engineer to join our Firmware Power Systems team. Responsibilities include designing, building, and testing real-time embedded code in C/C++ for BMS (Battery Management Systems). Key responsibilities include implementing safety algorithms, managing board bring-up, and ensuring seamless hardware-software integration. The work includes Power management and efficiency, Charging control, a variety of operator controls, integration of supplier systems, coordination and control of all Power sub-systems, and low-level vehicle controls. This work requires collaboration with vehicle engineers, systems engineers, controls engineers, and suppliers to ensure the Zoox vehicle can drive safely and reliably. We are looking for people who are passionate about working with hardware and developing production-quality code for complex dynamic systems.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

Design, develop, and test embedded software for BMS (Battery Management Systems of the Zoox vehicle

Implement core logic for cell balancing, charging control, thermal management, and contactor controls.

Integrate supplier sub-systems into the Zoox software stack

Create software requirements, design documentation, test plans, and other supporting documentation

Work cross-functionally with vehicle engineers, controls engineers, software engineers, validation engineers, and other experts to ensure a seamless and highly automated experience for the Zoox vehicle

Contribute to all phases of the software development cycle including prototyping, requirements capture, design, implementation, and validation

Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience

8+ years of experience developing real-time embedded software for Power Electronics and Battery Management.

Strong embedded C/C++ programming experience

Experience with embedded micro-controllers and/or microprocessors (ARM, PowerPC)

Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up and system debugging

Understanding of sensors and actuators and automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN)

Bonus Qualifications

Basic knowledge of control systems for electromechanical systems

Experience with CAN, LIN analysis, and debugging tools (PCAN, CANalyzer, CANape, etc.)

Familiarity with high assurance development practices and tools (Polarion, ISO-26262, MISRA C/C++, etc)

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Posted on: Aug 6, 2026
Job type: Full-time
Location: San Diego, CAHybrid

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