Full-Time

Systems Engineer

Functional Safety

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Zoox

Zoox

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles

Automotive & Transportation
Energy
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$131k - $215kAnnually

+ Sign-on Bonus

Mid

San Mateo, CA, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
Robotics & Autonomous Systems
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Python
Databricks
Requirements
  • BS degree in a relevant engineering field and at least 3 years of engineering experience with at least one year in the fields of System Safety or Functional Safety and Systems Engineering
  • Experience with hazard analysis, functional decomposition and developing safety requirements in line with ISO26262 (or other safety critical industry standard) recommendations
  • Experience developing system architecture diagrams and safety concepts dealing with complex system interactions.
  • Proficiency in probability and statistical analysis
  • Experience in data mining for exposure analysis using Python and DataBricks
  • ISO 26262 Certification
  • Safety research experience
  • Experience with a requirements management tool (ex: Polarion)
  • Experience working on at least one project across its full development cycle
Responsibilities
  • Develop quantitative and qualitative functional safety analyses including HARAs, FTAs, FMEAs, and/or FMEDAs.
  • Develop functional safety and technical safety concepts for HMI systems (screens, interior/exterior audio), thermal systems and other vehicle platform systems.
  • Collaborate with internal hardware/software engineers and/or 3rd party suppliers to ensure system requirements and desired functionality is achieved.
  • Assist other teams with the implementation of systems engineering processes, which can also include cross-functional reviews of requirements and test cases.
  • Support development of test plans, test cases, black box integration testing and issue resolution.

Zoox is developing a fully integrated autonomous ride-hailing service with a vehicle designed specifically for self-driving, rather than retrofitting existing cars. The vehicle features advanced sensors and AI systems for navigating urban environments and can comfortably accommodate up to four passengers. Safety is a priority, with extensive testing and collaboration with regulatory bodies to ensure high standards. Additionally, Zoox's electric vehicles aim to reduce emissions and promote sustainability in urban transportation.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$1.2B

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

31%

2 year growth

47%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Zoox's partnership with Williams Racing enhances brand visibility in the autonomous vehicle market.
  • Expanding testing to Austin and Miami improves Zoox's systems with diverse urban data.
  • Hiring leaders from Tesla and Intel brings valuable expertise to Zoox's development.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Waymo and Cruise could impact Zoox's market share and growth.
  • Expansion to new cities may face regulatory challenges, delaying deployment and increasing costs.
  • Partnerships like with Williams Racing could divert focus from core vehicle development.

What makes Zoox unique

  • Zoox designs vehicles specifically for autonomous operation, unlike retrofitting existing cars.
  • Zoox's vehicles feature a futuristic design with state-of-the-art sensors and AI systems.
  • Zoox is committed to sustainability with fully electric vehicles reducing emissions.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Sick Days

Free Lunch or Snacks

Employee Assitance Program