Full-Time

Senior / Staff Inverter and Motor Controls Engineer

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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

$185k - $307kAnnually

+ Sign-on Bonus

Expert

San Mateo, CA, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Foster City, CA.

Category
Control Systems Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of experience developing power electronics and e-motor controls
  • Strong embedded C/C++ programming experience
  • Experience with embedded microcontrollers and microprocessors (ARM, PowerPC, DSP, ADC, SVPWM, FOC control)
  • Understanding of EV sub-systems, sensors and actuators, and automotive communication protocols
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and test embedded software for controlling the e-motor and inverter
  • Integrate supplier software into the Zoox software stack, including defining requirements and interfaces, leading software technical communication, and supporting on-site testing and integration
  • Create software requirements, design documentation, test plans, and other supporting documentation
  • Work cross-functionally with vehicle engineers, controls engineers, systems engineers, validation engineers, and other experts to ensure safe and robust operation of the Zoox vehicle
  • Contribute to all phases of the software development cycle including prototyping, requirements capture, design, implementation, validation, and support
  • Develop advanced motor controls and functional safety features

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. Unlike competitors that retrofit existing cars, Zoox's approach allows for optimized safety and efficiency. The company is committed to sustainability with fully electric vehicles and aims to enhance urban transportation and quality of life.

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

  • Zoox's partnership with Williams Racing enhances brand visibility in the autonomous vehicle market.
  • Expansion into cities like Austin and Miami allows testing in diverse urban environments.
  • Aicha Evans' leadership brings strategic experience from her role at Intel.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Waymo and Cruise could impact Zoox's market share and growth.
  • Expansion into new cities requires significant investment and regulatory navigation.
  • Rapid expansion may lead to logistical challenges and potential safety incidents.

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