Zoox · 3 months ago
Senior/Staff Systems Engineer - Safety and Fail Operational
Foster City, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$185K/yr - $277K/yr
7+ years expZoox is on an ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution for cities. As a Senior/Staff Systems Engineer, you will work with cross-functional teams to define, analyze, and measure system performance and safety, guiding the deployment of fully autonomous driving technology.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesMachine LearningRoboticsTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead and contribute to the definition, development, and evolution of the safety case and key system performance metrics that measure the robotaxi’s ability to safely complete journeys
Perform comprehensive hazard and system analysis using methodologies such as System-theoretic Process Analysis (STPA) to identify potential system issues
Model the performance impact of autonomy behavior and residual operational risks
Develop robust methodologies to quantify the readiness and maturity of the autonomous driving system, including performing probabilistic risk assessments
Derive comprehensive verification and validation (V&V) strategies for progress metrics and use analysis outputs to inform test scenarios and coverage
Identify and manage safety requirements where applicable
Communicate complex concepts, model outcomes, and actionable insights to diverse stakeholders and executives
Ensure end-to-end traceability of requirements, metrics, and analyses to produce a closed-loop safety case and enable continuous feedback loops
Qualification
Required
M.S. or higher degree in an Engineering or Computer Science discipline
At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in fields such as Systems Engineering, System Safety, data analysis, performance tracking, or risk quantification for complex systems
Experience performing hazard analysis using one or more methods such as STPA, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), or Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA)
Demonstrated experience in defining, implementing, and managing quantitative metrics and data pipelines for software or hardware systems
Proficiency in probability, statistics, and quantitative analysis/modeling tools, with the ability to use Python to interface with large-scale data sources
A strong understanding of complex software systems, preferably in robotics, autonomous driving, or aerospace
A collaborative team player with strong written and in-person communication skills, capable of influencing and presenting complex data to varied audiences
Preferred
Systems Engineering or System Safety experience with autonomous driving systems
Metrics ownership experience in autonomous driving or robotics
Hands-on experience applying relevant industry safety standards such as ISO 26262 or ISO 21448, including any certifications
Experience with risk assessment methodologies or building out a large-scale process from conception to implementation
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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