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Electrical Engineer

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Posted on 6/13/2024

Zoox

Zoox

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles

Automotive & Transportation
Energy
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$137k - $222kAnnually

+ Sign-on Bonus + Amazon RSUs + Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights

Senior, Expert

San Mateo, CA, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Foster City, CA.

Category
Electronics Design Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent)
  • At least 6+ years of experience in electrical component/system design and troubleshooting
  • Experience taking a part or assembly from concept through production, working with external suppliers, and managing deliverables for multiple projects
  • Automotive (CAN bus, automotive Ethernet, and other automotive networks), aerospace, or safety-critical industry experience
  • Experience with electrical and EMI/C testing
Responsibilities
  • You will specify electrical component and system requirements and lead engineering discussions and development with suppliers.
  • You will coordinate supplier tooling and production to meet critical vehicle milestones.
  • You will collaborate with hardware design teams, firmware and software teams, and system operators to iterate on existing designs and develop future solutions.
  • You will conduct root cause analysis during the development, validation, build, and deployment phases for issue resolution.
  • You will support the development and execution of system and component-level validation test plans.
  • You will work with manufacturing and quality engineers to mature components and support vehicle build, bring-up, and test activities.

Zoox is developing a fully integrated autonomous ride-hailing service with a vehicle designed specifically for self-driving. This vehicle features advanced sensors and AI systems for navigating urban environments and can comfortably accommodate four passengers. Unlike competitors that retrofit existing cars, Zoox's approach allows for optimized safety and efficiency, with a strong commitment to sustainability through fully electric vehicles. The goal is to enhance urban transportation, making it smarter and safer while improving the quality of life in cities.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$2.3B

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

29%

2 year growth

47%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Zoox's association with Amazon provides strong financial backing and access to advanced technologies, enhancing job security and innovation potential.
  • The company's rapid expansion into new markets like Austin and Miami offers employees opportunities for career growth and new project experiences.
  • Zoox's focus on purpose-built autonomous vehicles positions it at the forefront of the self-driving car industry, offering employees a chance to work on cutting-edge technology.

What critics are saying

  • Incidents involving Zoox's self-driving vehicles, such as unexpected braking and crashes, could lead to regulatory scrutiny and operational setbacks.
  • The competitive landscape with established players like Waymo and Cruise may pressure Zoox to accelerate its development timeline, potentially compromising safety and quality.

What makes Zoox unique

  • Zoox's purpose-built autonomous robotaxi is designed specifically for self-driving, unlike retrofitted vehicles used by some competitors.
  • Backed by Amazon, Zoox has significant financial and technological resources to accelerate its development and deployment of autonomous vehicles.
  • Zoox's expansion into multiple cities like Austin, Miami, and Seattle demonstrates its aggressive growth strategy and commitment to broadening its operational footprint.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Sick Days

Free Lunch or Snacks

Employee Assitance Program

INACTIVE