Full-Time

Test Engineer

Mileage Accumulation

Posted on 1/27/2024

Zoox

Zoox

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles

Automotive & Transportation
Energy
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$150k - $185kAnnually

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

Senior, Expert

San Mateo, CA, USA

This position is onsite in Foster City, CA.

Category
QA & Testing
Manual Testing
Quality Assurance
Required Skills
Management
Requirements
  • BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
  • At least 6 years of experience in engineering, program management, or management consulting
  • Experience managing complex cross-functional projects
  • Understanding of vehicle-level testing
  • Experience with developing and scaling strategy, processes, plans, procedures, reporting, and handling escalations
Responsibilities
  • Plan, manage, and coordinate vehicle-level mileage accumulation testing activities
  • Work with cross-functional teams to ensure testing objectives are met
  • Create and maintain dashboards showing test and issue status
  • Track issues found during testing, drive issue resolution through existing processes, and coordinate issues to represent in escalation meetings with senior management
  • Analyze results to identify which systems have opportunities for improvement

Zoox focuses on creating a fully integrated autonomous ride-hailing service designed specifically for urban transportation. Unlike other companies that modify existing vehicles for self-driving capabilities, Zoox has engineered its own vehicle from the ground up, optimizing it for safety, efficiency, and passenger comfort. The vehicle features advanced sensors, cameras, and AI systems that allow it to navigate complex city environments. It can carry up to four passengers in a spacious interior, ensuring a pleasant ride experience. Safety is paramount, with rigorous testing and collaboration with regulatory bodies to meet high standards. Additionally, Zoox's vehicles are fully electric, promoting sustainability by reducing emissions. The company also develops a user-friendly ride-hailing platform that uses data analytics to improve routing and reduce wait times. Zoox aims to enhance urban mobility while prioritizing safety and environmental responsibility.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$1.2B

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Zoox's expansion into Austin and Miami opens new markets and data collection opportunities.
  • Partnership with Williams Racing boosts Zoox's brand visibility in the U.S. market.
  • Hiring former Tesla executive Gao could accelerate Zoox's technological advancements.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Waymo and Cruise may impact Zoox's market share.
  • Expansion into new cities introduces regulatory and operational challenges for Zoox.
  • Partnership with Williams Racing may 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 unique, futuristic design with advanced AI systems.
  • Zoox offers a fully integrated ride-hailing service optimized for safety and efficiency.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Sick Days

Free Lunch or Snacks

Employee Assitance Program

INACTIVE