Manager, Firmware Engineering

zoox

USonsite$241k-$289k/yrPosted May 6, 2026

At a glance

Highlights

  • Hands-on manager role
  • High-impact projects
  • Execution-oriented team
  • Comprehensive benefits

Why this role might suit you

The role offers a manager position on Zoox's SPP Architecture team, working on next-generation autonomous vehicle platforms, with competitive compensation including salary, RSUs, and stock appreciation rights, and opportunities to lead high-impact projects in a fast-moving, exec

Skills

firmwareembeddedsystem-designarchitectureproject-managementteam-leadershiprequirements-gatheringhardware-software-integrationcross-functional-collaborationtechnical-decompositionroadmap-planningstakeholder-management

About the role

Join the SPP Architecture team at Zoox! We’re looking for a hands-on manager to support a team of engineers working on the next-generation Zoox platforms and products. You and your team will work with other engineering teams across Zoox to design complex systems and components, producing analysis, design, and architecture documents and requirements. In addition, you will be deeply involved in planning and scoping these high-impact projects, working with product teams, project managers, and engineering managers to drive them to completion.

Compensation There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary range for this position is $241,000 to $289,000. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

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 If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.

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

This Embedded Engineer role pays $241k-$289k/yr. Within typical range for embedded engineer roles in United States.

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