Full-Time

Staff Engineer

Diagnostics Architect

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Zoox

Zoox

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles

Automotive & Transportation
Energy
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$217k - $360kAnnually

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

Senior, Expert

San Mateo, CA, USA

This position is onsite in Foster City, CA.

Category
Applied Machine Learning
Robotics & Autonomous Systems
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
C/C++

You match the following Zoox's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Experience tech leading teams of 4+ engineers
  • Experience using metrics and statistical methods to drive decision-making at various levels in an organization
  • Strong knowledge of C++ and experience in large code bases
  • Good communication and collaboration skills
Responsibilities
  • You will provide technical leadership to the Platform Stability team
  • You will drive the development of the robot’s Fault Management System, in collaboration with Safety and Firmware teams
  • You will help improve the performance of the on-bot stability framework and off-bot stability analysis tools
  • You will champion the adoption of the stability framework across all software teams, including requiring new diagnostics when novel failures occur on-vehicle
  • You will monitor metrics about the health and adoption of the stability framework across the Zoox fleet
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with large-scale robot, vehicle, or device health telemetry and familiarity with developing Big Data technologies like Databricks, Spark, Redshift
  • Experience with reliability engineering or related systems engineering fields
  • Experience in Autonomous Vehicle domain

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 optimizes ride requests and routing.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$1.2B

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Zoox's expansion to San Francisco and Las Vegas boosts market presence and data collection.
  • Partnership with Williams Racing enhances brand visibility in the competitive autonomous vehicle market.
  • Hiring of former Tesla Autopilot head could accelerate innovation in self-driving technology.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Waymo and Cruise may impact Zoox's market share in key areas.
  • Nvidia and Uber's AI advancements could outpace Zoox's current self-driving capabilities.
  • Shift from x86 to Arm architecture may disrupt Zoox's technology stack, requiring costly adaptations.

What makes Zoox unique

  • Zoox designs vehicles specifically for autonomous operation, unlike retrofitting existing cars.
  • Zoox's robotaxi features four-wheel steering and bi-directional capabilities for urban maneuverability.
  • Zoox's holistic approach optimizes safety, efficiency, and passenger comfort in autonomous vehicles.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Sick Days

Free Lunch or Snacks

Employee Assitance Program