Zoox · 9 hours ago
AI Hardware Architect
Foster City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$287K/yr - $345K/yr
15+ years expZoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. In this role, you will provide engineering leadership for high-performance Compute modules and architect next-generation compute systems while working with cross-functional teams to ensure product success.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesMachine LearningRoboticsTransportation
Responsibilities
Provide engineering leadership for high-performance Compute modules
Architect next generate compute systems and define the technical roadmap at system and silicon level
Work extensively with cross-functional teams (software, mechanical, vehicle-integration, data-flow architects) to ensure product success. This will include frequent executive level presentations
Drive teams to consensus in an environment of passionate stakeholders
Demonstrate technical ownership and leadership of your program from concept through to fleet deployment
Able to support assessment and optimization our training platforms
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in electrical/computer engineering or equivalent
15+ years of professional work experience
Solid electrical engineering fundamentals
Deep understanding of optimizing hardware to support AI/ML software
Track record of successful complex product delivery
Experience in computer system architecture design and optimization
Experience managing engineering teams and mentoring junior engineers
High-speed motherboard design and architecture
Working knowledge of schematic design and PCB layout tool (Altium Designer preferred)
Passion for problem-solving (both technical and organizational)
Experience with CM, ODM, and JDM models, as well as working with silicon vendors
Preferred
Experience optimizing cloud (AWS) resources for model training
Experience in functional safety/ISO 26262/FMEA
Experience taking products through full EMC
Experience in automotive/EV/AV/aerospace/space or similar industries
Experience in software/automation development
Hands-on lab experience, such as soldering, and experience with lab equipment (power supplies, signal generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer)
Familiarity with common industry technologies and protocols, including GPUs, CAN, Ethernet, GNSS, GMSL, NVMe, M.2, PCIe, optical networking, Linux, QNX
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 VenturesBlackbird Ventures,Lux Capital,Thomas Tull,ThresholdLux Capital,Threshold
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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