Zoox · 6 days ago
Firmware Validation Engineer
Foster City, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$155K/yr - $211K/yr
2+ 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 Firmware Validation Engineer, you will validate firmware functionality at various levels, ensuring reliable operation of features across the vehicle platform through collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesMachine LearningRoboticsTransportation
Responsibilities
Define and develop comprehensive test plans based on requirements, trace testcases to requirements, set pass/fail criteria and refine requirements based on test outcomes
Develop and implement test plans on multiple test layers (HiL, Dyno, Vehicle)
Define tooling needs to execute tests and evaluate results efficiently
Collaborate with system, firmware & hardware engineers to ensure implementations meet requirements and desired functionality in accordance with product requirements
Investigate firmware issues through data analysis and issue reproduction
Qualification
Required
BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer or Systems Engineering
2+ years of experience in developing or testing embedded software
Test automation with Python or other scripting languages
Experience writing code with source control (Git)
Hands-on technical experience debugging complex systems involving networked microprocessors and software-controlled electrical or electromechanical devices
Experience parsing and analyzing log data/source code and identifying root cause
Positive attitude, team player, and ability to quickly adapt to changes
Preferred
Working knowledge of components/systems such as drive unit, power steering, actuators, braking systems, powertrain and their interactions
Experience with Python testing frameworks (Robot, pytest, etc.)
Experience with continuous integration/deployment systems
Experience using tools such as JIRA, TestRail, Polarion/JAMA/Doors, XRAY, etc
Experience in systems validation or integration
Ability to develop test plans based on FMEA/vehicle safety concepts analysis
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 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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