Zoox is on an ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution for cities and safely deploy such a robotaxi solution. The System Design and Mission Assurance (SDMA) team plays a foundational role in the companys success responsible for constructing the safety case and fail-operational design for our autonomous driving robots before public road deployment. You will be part of an organization with strong leadership and a transparent respectful culture that enables you to reach your full potential.
In this role you will:
- Define and lead the verification and validation strategy for our remote assistance system and cloud based product software ensuring robust and safe and reliable performance
Lead a team responsible for the end-to-end verification and validation of safety-critical product software
Lead root-cause analysis for complex service issues and drive strategic improvements to our Verification and Validation (VnV) coverage
Develop and oversee the execution of validation strategies for complex and critical safety scenarios encountered during autonomous operation
Own the execution and success of large-scale validation campaigns to demonstrate the safety and performance of the autonomous driving system against rigorous top-level safety requirements
Influence the direction of our testing efforts in cross-organizational technical and architectural reviews
Build lead and mentor a high-performing team of systems safety engineers fostering their technical and professional growth
Qualifications
Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in an engineering or science discipline
At least 10 years of experience in systems engineering verification and validation or safety-critical product development
At least 4 years of direct people management experience leading and developing engineering teams
Proven experience leading the verification and validation of complex software-intensive systems (e.g. robotics aerospace automotive)
Proven track record of designing and executing human factors studies for complex safety-critical human-machine interfaces
Bonus Qualifications
Direct experience with the public road deployment and safety case development for Level 4/5 autonomous vehicles
Experience with simulation-based testing methodologies and large-scale safety data analysis
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced ambiguous environment and lead teams through complex technical challenges
Familiarity with VnV development plan against requirements derived from STPA FMEA etc
Expertise in the application of safety standards such as ISO 26262 and SOTIF (ISO 21448) in a product development environment
Deep proficiency in Python and SQL for test scripting data analysis and automation
$199000 - $273000 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
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:
Manager
Zoox is on an ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution for cities and safely deploy such a robotaxi solution. The System Design and Mission Assurance (SDMA) team plays a foundational role in the companys success responsible for constructing the safety case and fail-oper...
Zoox is on an ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution for cities and safely deploy such a robotaxi solution. The System Design and Mission Assurance (SDMA) team plays a foundational role in the companys success responsible for constructing the safety case and fail-operational design for our autonomous driving robots before public road deployment. You will be part of an organization with strong leadership and a transparent respectful culture that enables you to reach your full potential.
In this role you will:
- Define and lead the verification and validation strategy for our remote assistance system and cloud based product software ensuring robust and safe and reliable performance
Lead a team responsible for the end-to-end verification and validation of safety-critical product software
Lead root-cause analysis for complex service issues and drive strategic improvements to our Verification and Validation (VnV) coverage
Develop and oversee the execution of validation strategies for complex and critical safety scenarios encountered during autonomous operation
Own the execution and success of large-scale validation campaigns to demonstrate the safety and performance of the autonomous driving system against rigorous top-level safety requirements
Influence the direction of our testing efforts in cross-organizational technical and architectural reviews
Build lead and mentor a high-performing team of systems safety engineers fostering their technical and professional growth
Qualifications
Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in an engineering or science discipline
At least 10 years of experience in systems engineering verification and validation or safety-critical product development
At least 4 years of direct people management experience leading and developing engineering teams
Proven experience leading the verification and validation of complex software-intensive systems (e.g. robotics aerospace automotive)
Proven track record of designing and executing human factors studies for complex safety-critical human-machine interfaces
Bonus Qualifications
Direct experience with the public road deployment and safety case development for Level 4/5 autonomous vehicles
Experience with simulation-based testing methodologies and large-scale safety data analysis
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced ambiguous environment and lead teams through complex technical challenges
Familiarity with VnV development plan against requirements derived from STPA FMEA etc
Expertise in the application of safety standards such as ISO 26262 and SOTIF (ISO 21448) in a product development environment
Deep proficiency in Python and SQL for test scripting data analysis and automation
$199000 - $273000 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
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:
Manager
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