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Full-Time

Feature Validation Engineer

Posted on 2/23/2023

Zoox

Zoox

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles

Energy
AI & Machine Learning
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$132k - $217k

Senior

San Carlos, CA, USA

Requirements
  • BS or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering or Associate Degree/Skilled Trade with experience
  • Experience writing test cases and test reports for feature or vehicle requirements
  • Experience testing vehicle systems (electrical, mechanical, HMI, dynamic, quasi-static, inspection)
  • Experience managing test assets
  • Knowledge of vehicle engineering or software validation process
  • Familiarity with CAN networks and vehicle system architecture
  • Excellent writing skills, organization, verbal communication, leadership skills, and deadline
Responsibilities
  • You will develop, maintain, and execute the vehicle-level validation plan for all vehicle-level features
  • You will create test cases for all vehicle-level features: both product and customer-centric
  • You will work with the feature integration team, product team, hardware, software, and electrical engineers, and HMI to define success criteria for the test cases
  • You will conduct validation tests
  • You will document all validation test results in written form
  • You will lead the investigation of issues identified during testing
  • You will track cross-functional validation efforts to ensure high success for first-time through vehicle-level validation
  • You will identify and establish a regression testing suite and cadence for applicable features
  • You will report out of metrics for feature validation
  • You will support homologation test case creation and validation
Desired Qualifications
  • Working knowledge of requirements management tools (Polarion, JIRA)
  • Experience diagnosing issues on CAN and LIN
  • Project management experience
  • LINUX and Python familiarity

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

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

21%

2 year growth

44%
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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.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Sick Days

Free Lunch or Snacks

Employee Assitance Program

INACTIVE