Zoox · 1 week ago
Platform System Simulation Test Engineer
Foster City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$174K/yr - $227K/yr
6+ years expZoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. As a Platform System Simulation Test Engineer, you will work with a multidisciplinary team to develop and test systems that ensure the safety and performance of the closed-loop drive system.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesMachine LearningRoboticsTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop and Automate Simulation Frameworks:
Lead the design and implementation of simulation suites to validate system performance and detect regressions from software changes
Utilize Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines to run regression test suites and provide rapid feedback to development teams
Define and develop automated data post-processing tools to streamline analysis and continuously improve reporting efficiency
Analyze and Validate System Safety
Analyze system requirements and verify the vehicle's safety concept
Interpret complex test data, correlate simulation fidelity with real-world vehicle performance, and report key findings to stakeholders
Strategize and Collaborate:
Work cross-functionally with drive validation, systems, software motion controls, and vehicle engineering teams to establish performance metrics that increase our reliance on simulation
Design efficient and comprehensive test programs that leverage simulation and analysis to achieve full requirements coverage
Qualification
Required
B.S. or a higher degree in Computer Science, Embedded Systems, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
6+ years of professional experience in simulation and developing automated testing frameworks
Strong proficiency in Python for test scripting, automation, and data analysis
Hands-on experience building and developing simulation-based test pipelines and Continuous Integration (CI) systems
Experience with vehicle dynamics simulation environments (e.g., CarSim)
Preferred
Experience developing integration and test plans for safety-critical systems in the automotive, robotics, or aerospace industries
Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols (e.g., CAN) and analysis tools such as CAPL
Proficiency with Linux-based systems and data acquisition hardware/software
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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