Engineering Manager, Autonomy Systems Verification and Validation
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Job Location:
Foster, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Zoox is on an ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution for cities. We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a verification and validation team thats evaluating the safety performance of our robot in a variety of driving scenarios.
In this role you will lead a team of engineers that leverage methods including log data analysis simulation and closed course structured testing. Youll work cross functionally with driving software teams software tool teams test operators systems engineers proving ground operators and more to develop execute and iterate on your validation campaigns. These campaigns will evaluate our safety critical system are highly visible and are an important critical path element of launching our service. The ideal candidate not only brings technical expertise and leadership to the role but also provides mentorship drives clarity from ambiguity brings new processes into existence scopes projects sets priorities and propels the company forward.
In this role you will:
- Directly manage and grow a team of 5 verification and validation (V&V) systems engineers providing mentorship and career guidance.
- Develop own and execute the end-to-end V&V strategy for the autonomous vehicles (AVs) behavioral competencies from simulation to on-road validation -- with a focus on corner cases for both perception and behavior/decision-making.
- Drive the definition and implementation of performance metrics data extractors and statistical evaluation methods to form objective conclusions about AV performance.
- Establish effective collaborations with multiple cross-functional teams like perception planning controls and safety to streamline the development and creation of tests across our validation pipelines.
- Lead the planning execution and timeline delivery of vehicle tests including cross-functional coordination with vehicle engineering operations and software teams.
- Deliver robust validation evidence to support increasingly complex operations and provide clear data-driven feedback to development teams.
- Maintain traceability between requirements behavioral test cases and results to support our safety case.
- Propose and implement process and methodology improvements to accelerate test iteration
Qualifications
- B.S. or higher degree in Automotive Engineering Aerospace Robotics Electrical Mechanical Computer Science or Systems Engineering
- 7 years of industry experience with vehicle or complex system validation; ADAS or AV focus preferred
- 2 years of experience with leading direct reports
- Experience developing integration and test plans and procedures for the rigorous V&V of safety critical robotic systems autonomous vehicles or other complex robotics/software systems
- Demonstrated ability to operate in an agile environment and to distill clarity for a team from ambiguous problem statements
- Analytical skills and hands-on experience
- Proficiency with probability and statistics
- Cross-disciplinary background and curiosity. Confident with automotive electronics
Bonus Qualifications
- . or higher degree in Automotive Engineering Aerospace Robotics Electrical Mechanical Computer Science or Systems Engineering
- Proven experience leading the V&V of key behavioral competencies for autonomous systems.
- Strong understanding of data-driven statistical approaches to complex system performance evaluation.
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Python
- Familiarity with SQL and navigating modern data models
- Experience with Linux Systems
$199000 - $250000 a year
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.
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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.
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About Company
We’re reinventing personal transportation—making the future safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. This is on-demand autonomous ride-hailing.
