Staff/Senior Staff Software Engineer – Product Security

Zoox

. Define and own the multi-year security architecture and roadmap for Zoox's robots and fleet, spanning embedded/firmware, in-vehicle networks, cloud, and supporting infrastructure .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeFoster City • California • United StatesSenior💰 $292,000 - $375,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in defining and implementing security architecture for complex systems, with a focus on embedded/IoT security, network security, and secure software development practices. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence technical strategy in high-stakes environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Embedded/IoT SecuritySecurity ArchitectureThreat ModelingNetwork SecurityCross-Functional Leadership

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Hard Skills

Secure BootCryptographic Key ManagementHardened Firmware DesignCloud SecuritySecure Software Development Lifecycle

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityTechnical Strategy Development

Industry Keywords

Cyber-Physical SystemsAutomotive SecurityRobotics SecurityAerospace SecurityIndustrial Control Security

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudIoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and own the multi-year security architecture and roadmap for Zoox's robots and fleet, spanning embedded/firmware, in-vehicle networks, cloud, and supporting infrastructure
Partner with hardware, firmware, autonomy, and infrastructure engineering teams to embed security requirements into system design
Lead threat modeling and architecture reviews for new vehicle platforms and major feature launches
Identify and prioritize systemic risk across the fleet
Set technical standards and guardrails, including secure boot, key management, network segmentation, and update/OTA security
Drive adoption of security standards across engineering teams
Represent Product Security in cross-functional and leadership discussions
Translate technical risk into business and safety impact

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in security engineering, including significant time in an architect, staff, or technical lead capacity
Deep expertise in embedded/IoT security, including secure boot, TPM/TEE, cryptographic key management, and hardened firmware/OS design
Demonstrated experience architecting security for complex physical/cyber-physical systems, such as automotive, robotics, aerospace, industrial control, or similar
Strong track record of driving cross-functional technical strategy and influencing engineering leadership without direct authority
Solid understanding of network security, cloud security, and secure software development lifecycle practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off, including sick leave, vacation, and bereavement
Unpaid time off
Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights
Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Health insurance
Long-term care insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package