Robot Security Engineering Manager, Zoox

• The ideal candidate has deep expertise in security engineering, cloud security, cryptography, network security, and secure system design, with a proactive approach to securing complex platforms
• 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

Desirable

• Zoox is looking for a Manager of Robot Security Engineering to join our Product Security team
• Product Security is responsible for the security of the Robotaxi and its services platform
• You will lead and grow our security engineering team responsible for securing our RoboTaxi fleet
• This role will be instrumental in designing and implementing end-to-end security strategies that span hardware, embedded systems, communication protocols, and cloud integration
• You’ll work cross-functionally with engineering, product, and operations teams to ensure our robots and platforms operate safely, securely, and resiliently at scale
• 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