SeniorStaff Systems Engineer, Safety and Fail Operational
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Job Location:
Foster, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Zoox is on an ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution for cities and deploy such a robotaxi solution safely. As a Senior/Staff Systems Engineer at Zoox you will have the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams to define analyze and measure our systems performance and safety. Your work will be critical in guiding the safe and successful deployment of fully autonomous driving technology by ensuring its readiness and maturity at every stage.
In this role you will:
- Lead and contribute to the definition development and evolution of the safety case and key system performance metrics that measure the robotaxis 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.
Qualifications
- 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
Bonus Qualifications
- 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
$185000 - $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 emailprotected or your assigned recruiter.
A Final Note:
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Databases
- Embedded Software
- IDS
- System Design
- C/C++
- Military Experience
- Risk Analysis
- Systems Engineering
- Waterfall
- Requirements Management
- OSHA
- EHS
About Company
We’re reinventing personal transportation—making the future safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. This is on-demand autonomous ride-hailing.
