Senior/Staff Systems Engineer, Fail-Operational for Autonomous Robotaxi Operations
Senior/Staff Systems Engineer, Fail-Operational for Autonomous Robotaxi Operations
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07-08-2025
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07-08-2025
Job Description
Zoox is on an ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution for cities. As Zoox launches our technology on public roads we are seeking an experienced systems engineer who can bring the system engineering and fail-operational disciplines to Zooxs unique autonomous robotaxi services ensuring safe and continuous operations of Zoox technology. The role will focus on fail-operational performance of the robotaxi system including off-vehicle connectivity equipment and software as well as remote operator workflows.
In this role you will:
- Performance Metrics: Define develop and evolve fail-operational metrics to assess robotaxi journey completion support services and the readiness of the network and operational systems
- Proactive hazard analysis: Lead and perform hazard analysis to identify potential causes of service disruptions in the operations of robotaxi before they manifest in the field. Identify requirements and suggest risk mitigation strategies.
- Risk Mitigation: Lead initiatives to develop prevention and mitigation strategies for service disruptions collaborating with cross-functional teams (engineering operations legal safety policy manufacturing) on hardware software operational and process improvements
- System Analysis & Verification: Conduct in-depth system analysis to create comprehensive verification and validation strategies for network and cloud software performance
- Cross-functional Alignment: Serve as the primary contact for collaborations with various stakeholders (e.g. Product/Cloud software Firmware Vehicle Engineering) and other SDMA subteams (e.g. functional safety autonomy validation)
- Reporting: Author validation clearance reports to support milestone approvals
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in a relevant engineering field with 7-9 years of experience including 3 years in complex engineering system operations
- Strong background in Systems Engineering
- Experience in remote operations cloud platforms data transmission wireless communications network protocols and architecture
- Proficiency in data analysis performance tracking quantitative risk assessment and issue mitigation in real-world remote operations
- Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional projects with high EQ and a collaborative empathetic approach
Bonus Qualifications
- 8 years senior leadership experience with complex network systems or remote field operations in safety relevant domains
- Fail operational or fault management experience in the automotive industry the autonomous driving technology industry or commercial airline industry
- Solid understanding of software and network architecture principles and design patterns and proficiency in either Linux C Python or Java
- Experience with Cloud computing (AWS Azure GCP) and with Telecom Carrier networks (LTE and 5G) and standards (3GPP) or network fundamentals and standards (gRPC DDSRestfulAPI)
- Experience in developing operational tools/features and human factors studiesFamiliarity with industry safety standards such as MIL-STD-882 ISO 26262 ISO 21448 etc.
$166000 - $277000 a year
Base Salary Range
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling as well as positioning within a level is determined by a range of factors including but not limited to a candidates relevant years of experience domain knowledge and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including 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 and life insurance.
About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics machine learning and design Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. Were looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to or your assigned recruiter.
A Final Note:
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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