Full-Time
Lead Compute PCU Platform Systems Engineer
Posted on 1/20/2024
Zoox
1,001-5,000 employees
Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles
Compensation Overview
$171k - $295kAnnually
Senior, Expert
San Mateo, CA, USA
Hybrid position in Foster City, CA.
- MS in a related technical field, such as Engineering
- Experience as an Architecture Engineer or Systems Engineer for complex or mission-critical systems with high levels of fail-operational redundancy
- 7+ years of hands-on systems, safety, or related engineering experience with a focus on analysis of high-integrity systems
- Work with partner teams to develop safety- and cost-optimized, next-generation perception and compute architectures. Guide the selection of next-generation hardware
- Work with partner teams to improve diagnostic coverage against single point and multiple point latent failures on our existing hardware platform
- Work with other SDMA engineers to ensure requirements are best captured and structured to account for runtime and latent failures in the sensing, perception and compute path
- Ensure the functional safety concept remains compatible with the core objectives of ISO 26262
- Lead cross-functional technical projects, including interactions with teams such as Software, Hardware, Operations, Data Science, V&V to ensure we have the appropriate data to support our arguments and solutions that can meet our requirements
- Becoming sufficiently knowledgeable in the system design to confidently defend the design when probed (by Zoox internal reviews, or potentially by regulators or another adversary)
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
6 month growth
↑ 7%1 year growth
↑ 23%2 year growth
↑ 47%
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