Senior Staff Connectivity Integration Lead
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San Diego, CA - USA
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Job Summary
As a Firmware Connectivity Systems Integration and Test Lead on the Embedded Software team you will own the performance optimization and debugging of our TCU (Telematics Control Unit). Managing a complex architecture that integrates third-party hardware with our autonomous vehicle platform you will analyze diagnostics and log outputs across cellular networks 4G/5G modem internal software layer WiFi and more. You will not only reactively troubleshoot complex field issues but also proactively design facilitate and evaluate advanced testing campaignsutilizing industry-standard network emulation tools like the Keysight UXMto identify cellular edge cases and vulnerabilities before they impact operations.
Your work will directly safeguard the safety reliability and scaling of the Zoox autonomous fleet. Robust low-latency connectivity is fundamental to autonomous vehicle deployment powering essential real-time cloud services fleet management pipelines and teleoperation capabilities. By ensuring our vehicles maintain seamless high-performance connections under the most demanding real-world conditions you will bridge the gap between cutting-edge hardware cloud infrastructure and test systems to enable Zoox to deliver the future of autonomous mobility
Ensure all interfaces are well-architected documented and validated - notably between RF-baseband baseband-protocol stack (AP) AP to host etc.
Define component integration plans (from bring-up to advanced functions) then design and execute comprehensive test plans spanning initial hardware bring-up through large-scale operational fleet deployment
Dig into challenging log reviews and cross-functional system integration mysteries to identify root causes and to propose solutions balancing long-term goals with near-term operational needs
Leverage your substantial prior expertise in connectivity software and protocols (cellular modem cross-layers WiFi MAC/PHY) to provide insights and feedback that can improve the performance and reliability of our systems
Review (and if necessary adjust or author) the Software Firmware and integration design specifications and requirements on Zooxs connectivity systems
M.S. in Electrical Engineering Telecommunications or a similar discipline with 8 years of experience.
Expertise in developing 3GPP cellular (4G 5G-NR) /WiFi /Satellite feature test plans and debugging 4G-LTE / 5G-NR Protocol layers (such as MAC L1 RF FW).
Expertise in LTE/5G Protocol Stacks (NAS PDCP RRC RLC MAC PHY)
Ability to use cellular network analysis tools (e.g. QXDM Shannon Tools Wireshark) and develop log frameworks to analyze wireless communication behavior and automate them.
Hands-on experience configuring/programming wireless test platforms (UXM CMX500 SMBv100 Spirent) and testing/troubleshooting modem development boards and prototypes.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
About Company
We’re reinventing personal transportation—making the future safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. This is on-demand autonomous ride-hailing.
