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Robot Security Engineering Manager – Platform Security
Company | Zoox |
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Location | San Mateo, CA, USA |
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Salary | $267000 – $295000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in security engineering, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership or management role.
- Hands-on experience developing software in C++, Python or similar languages.
- Proven expertise in hardware security, including secure elements, TPMs, or HSMs.
- Deep understanding of embedded system security, and secure firmware development.
- Proficiency in applied cryptography, including symmetric/asymmetric encryption, authentication protocols, and secure key management.
- Strong knowledge of secure communication protocols (TLS, DTLS, etc.) and network security best practices in distributed, real-time systems.
- Strong cross-functional communication and project management skills.
Responsibilities
- Create a vision and roadmap for best in class security features and frameworks.
- Lead and mentor a team of security engineers working across hardware, firmware, and network layers.
- Develop and execute the security architecture strategy for the robotics fleet, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee the design and implementation of secure boot processes, trusted execution environments (TEEs), and hardware root-of-trust systems.
- Define and drive cryptographic key management practices across devices, fleet communications, and backend infrastructure.
- Establish and maintain secure networking protocols between robots, base stations, and cloud services.
- Conduct security threat modeling, risk assessments, and vulnerability analysis across the robotics stack.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to build secure development lifecycles (SDL) into product workflows.
- Respond to security incidents and coordinate mitigation and remediation plans.
- Stay abreast of emerging threats, technologies, and compliance standards relevant to robotics and IoT.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in robotics, autonomous systems, or industrial automation.
- Familiarity with secure OTA (over-the-air) updates and software attestation.
- Understanding of physical and operational security in dynamic environments.