Zoox · 2 days ago
Senior Manager, Autonomy Hardware Systems Engineering
Foster City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$287K/yr - $345K/yr
10+ years expZoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. The Senior Manager, Autonomy Hardware Systems Engineering will lead the Autonomy Hardware Systems organization, focusing on system architecture and integration, as well as managing system validation and requirements traceability.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesMachine LearningRoboticsTransportation
Responsibilities
Work with Systems Engineering Toolchains: Proficient in requirements management and traceability tools (e.g., JAMA, DOORS, Polarion)
Lead System Architecture & Integration: Strong technical understanding of integrating complex compute platforms, high-speed networking (Automotive Ethernet), and multi-modal sensor suites
Manage VnV Lifecycle Management: Ability to own the outcome of the system, ensuring comprehensive test coverage from component to system level. Experience executing sensor test frameworks that incorporate metrics from downstream SW algorithms
Work in Cross-Functional Leadership: Exceptional skill in navigating matrixed environments, distinguishing between component, subsystem, and system responsibilities, and driving consensus across HW, SW, and Safety teams
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in Hardware Systems Engineering within complex, safety-critical industries (Automotive, Robotics, Aerospace)
5+ years of people management experience, specifically managing other managers or team leads
Demonstrated success in defining and executing the Systems Engineering V-Model, with a track record of connecting high-level product requirements to concrete engineering specifications
Experience managing system validation strategies, system integration testing, and closing the loop on field/test regressions
Proven ability to create and organize engineering workflows to drive organizational clarity
Proficient in requirements management and traceability tools (e.g., JAMA, DOORS, Polarion)
Strong technical understanding of integrating complex compute platforms, high-speed networking (Automotive Ethernet), and multi-modal sensor suites
Ability to own the outcome of the system, ensuring comprehensive test coverage from component to system level
Exceptional skill in navigating matrixed environments, distinguishing between component, subsystem, and system responsibilities, and driving consensus across HW, SW, and Safety teams
Preferred
Exposure to 3D simulation environments and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) workflows
Familiarity with ISO 26262 and SOTIF standards
Familiarity with automotive test standards
Benefits
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
Life insurance
Company
Zoox
Zoox is an AI robotics company that provides mobility-as-a-service and self-driving car services. It is a sub-organization of Amazon.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$955MKey Investors
Grok Ventures
2020-06-26Acquired
2019-10-21Convertible Note· $200M
2018-07-08Series B· $465M
Leadership Team
Nelson Pedreiro
Sr. Vice President, Hardware
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Zheng Gao
Director of Hardware Engineering
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