Zoox · 1 day ago
Principal Systems Engineer, Safety and Fail-operational
Foster City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$313K/yr - $376K/yr
10+ years expZoox is on an ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution for cities. They are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead design and assurance efforts for safety and fail-operational initiatives, working closely with cross-functional teams to define and refine methodologies for measuring safety metrics.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesMachine LearningRoboticsTransportation
Responsibilities
Define and refine the strategy and architecture for the Systems Engineering efforts that guide Zoox’s approach to safety and fail-operational initiatives
Lead and oversee the definition, development, and evolution of safety and fail-operational metrics that measure the robotaxi’s ability to safely complete customers’ journeys
Review and approve mission assurance clearance documents
Communicate complex metric concepts, data analyses, and actionable insights to diverse stakeholders and executives
Coach and mentor SDMA systems engineers, fostering their career growth and strengthening SDMA’s technical bench
Qualification
Required
M.S. or higher degree in an Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in systems engineering, data analysis, performance tracking, or risk quantification for complex systems
Demonstrated experience in defining, implementing, and managing quantitative metrics and data-driven approaches for the design and development of complex software or hardware systems
Proficiency in statistics and probability
Hands-on experience working with complex software systems, preferably in robotics, autonomous driving, or aerospace
Collaborative team player with good written and in-person communication skills, capable of influencing, driving consensus, and presenting complex data to varied audiences including senior executives
Preferred
Ph.D. in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Systems engineering experience with large complex safety-critical systems
Metrics development experience
Experience in automotive industry
Experience with autonomous driving or robotics
Familiarity with industry safety standards such as ISO 26262, ISO 21448, MIL-STD-882, etc
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
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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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