Full-Time
Compute Functional Safety Engineer
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Zoox
1,001-5,000 employees
Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles
Compensation Overview
$176k - $304kAnnually
Senior
San Mateo, CA, USA
Hybrid position in Foster City, CA.
- B.S. or higher degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Automotive, or Robotics Engineering
- Familiarity with ISO 26262 or other safety standards
- 5+ years of work experience with high performance compute design or validation
- Collaborative team player with strong written and in-person communication skills
- Certification in ISO 26262 (CFSE,CFSP)
- Hardware validation & board bring-up experience within standards such as: ISO-26262, DO-178C, DO-254, IEC 61508
- Perform function level FMEA on the computer system.
- Be heavily involved in architecture definition and safety concepts of the new generation compute system.
- Read through vendor provided documentation for components and boards to identify diagnostic capabilities.
- Work with firmware engineers to enable diagnostics and V&V team to confirm the working of diagnostics as intended.
- Work closely with the Test Team and Test Infrastructure team to help guide the V&V efforts and improve diagnostics verification.
- Develop new requirements to improve diagnostic coverage of the HW working closely with EE & FW teams.
- Detailed analysis of Safety manuals provided by Vendors for complex SOC’s microprocessors
- Lead and participate in quantitative and qualitative functional safety activities that lead to the development of Failure Mode Effects & Diagnostic Analysis and Fault Tree Analysis
- Develop requirements for safety-critical Hardware to perform Fault injection Testing to comply with ISO 26262:2018.
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 has a spacious interior for 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 promote sustainability by reducing emissions, while their user-friendly platform enhances the ride-hailing experience.
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$1.2B
Headquarters
Menlo Park, California
Founded
2014
6 month growth
↑ 8%1 year growth
↑ 29%2 year growth
↑ 48%
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