Full-Time

Senior/Staff Systems Engineer

System Safety

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Zoox

Zoox

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles

Automotive & Transportation
Energy
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$171k - $282kAnnually

+ Sign-on Bonus

Senior, Expert

San Mateo, CA, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
Robotics and Automation Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
  • M.S. or higher degree in an Engineering discipline or Computer Science
  • At least 7 years of relevant professional experiences in the fields of System Safety or Systems Engineering
  • Have performed hazard analysis using one or more of the following methods: System Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA), qualitative or quantitative Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Hazard and Operability Analysis (HAZOP), Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA), etc.
  • Collaborative team player with strong written and in-person communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the definition, development, and evolution of the Safety Case of Zoox technology ahead of every development milestone, in close collaboration with cross-functional teams including other Systems Engineers, Software and Hardware Engineering, Vehicle Engineering, User Experience, Policy, Legal, Operations, etc.
  • Perform system-level hazard analysis to identify potential safety issues that may affect the safety of the autonomous driving vehicles.
  • Develop and improve system architecture to prevent or mitigate identified potential safety issues.
  • Identify and manage safety requirements.
  • Develop and support verification and validation tests.
  • Ensure end-to-end traceability and produce a close-loop Safety Case.

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 has a spacious interior for up to four passengers. Safety is a priority, with extensive testing and collaboration with regulatory bodies, while the vehicles are fully electric to promote sustainability. The goal is to enhance urban transportation, making it smarter, safer, and more efficient.

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

50%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Williams Racing enhances brand visibility in automotive and tech sectors.
  • Expansion to San Francisco and Las Vegas shows growing market presence and capability.
  • Hiring Tesla's former head of Autopilot HW engineering brings valuable expertise to Zoox.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Waymo and Cruise could impact Zoox's market share.
  • Potential intellectual property disputes with Tesla may lead to legal challenges.
  • Expansion to new cities may face regulatory hurdles and local opposition.

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