Zoox · 1 day ago
Senior/Staff System Engineer, Fail Operational
Foster City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$185K/yr - $291K/yr
5+ 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/Staff System Engineer will design fault response strategies to maintain vehicle safety and operation during malfunctions, develop solutions for recovering from faults, and build a comprehensive framework for assessing system resilience and safety.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesMachine LearningRoboticsTransportation
Responsibilities
Design fault response strategies to maintain vehicle safety and operation during malfunctions. This includes creating decision-making algorithms to determine the best action based on the fault's nature and severity
Develop solutions for recovering from faults and restoring normal vehicle operation, such as performance degradation strategies, system component reconfiguration, or safe shutdown and recovery protocols
Build a comprehensive framework for assessing the effectiveness of fault handling and recovery. Define key metrics for system resilience and safety, and use data analysis to improve system performance. Automate processes for continuous improvement of results
Work closely with other engineering teams, including software, hardware, and controls engineers, to ensure a holistic approach to system safety and fault tolerance. This requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Qualification
Required
B.S. or higher degree in Systems Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics or related fields with 5+ years of relevant experience
Strong systems engineering background with experience in requirements management and system architecture
Proficiency in quantitative analysis and modeling tools
Deep understanding of fault detection, isolation, and recovery techniques, including redundancy, failover, and graceful degradation strategies
Proven ability to develop and integrate fault monitoring and diagnostics tools to proactively identify and address potential system failures
Familiarity with industry standards and best practices for fault management and system reliability
Strong analytical skills in performance metrics definition and system-level trade-off analysis
Excellent technical communication and documentation abilities
Demonstrated successful experience working with cross-functional teams in complex technical environments
Preferred
Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a relevant field
Experience with autonomous vehicle development or similar complex robotics systems
Knowledge of automotive-grade hardware systems and integration requirements
Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g., Polarion, DOORS)
Experience with system safety analysis and requirements validation
Background in performance modeling and system architecture design
Understanding of ML/AI systems and their requirements
Familiarity with ISO 26262, ISO 21448, and other industry safety 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
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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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