The Platform Safety Engineering and Analysis team defines necessary safety requirements for Zoox’s robot platform, including hardware and associated firmware. It works closely with the AI Software and Operations team to ensure the safety of the Robotaxi.

As the manager of the Robot Platform Safety, Trajectory Generation team, , you will lead a team of engineers to develop the architecture and safety requirements for the parts of the autonomous vehicle platform systems that hosts the trajectory generation functionality, including sensing, perception, pose, vehicle localization, and the compute platform on which ML-based algorithms are executed.

In this role, you will:

Lead, manage, and grow a team of Systems Engineers who have expertise on the hardware and software algorithms associated with sensing, perception, localization and high performance compute.
Solve complex technical problems with your team that will help Zoox continue strengthening its safety case.
Define, improve, review, and approve safety requirements and architecture, incorporating and tailoring the ISO 26262 Functional Safety standard, ISO 21448 Safety of the Intended Function standard, MIL-STD-882, and other relevant safety standards.
Formulate, simulate, and support the prototyping of new solutions.
Work with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to characterize components and to develop safe and pragmatic solutions

Qualifications

B.S. or higher degree in Engineering or Science, including Robotics, Computer Science, Aerospace, Automotive, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or other related fields and a minimum of 8 years of work experience with complex, safety-related systems plus min 2 years in a safety management role and min 2 years of managing a team
Strong technical skills, understanding traditional functional safety from risk evaluation and management principles through technical solutions, using ISO 26262 and similar standards.
Analytical skills in risk quantification, statistics, and probability
A solid systems engineering foundation with practical experience using requirements management tools such as Polarion
Hands-on experience of safety analysis techniques such as HARA, FMEA, FTA in safety-related fields
Expertise in specific ISO 26262 applications of functional safety
Have launched a product or delivered a technology into customers hands

Bonus Qualifications

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a relevant field
Experience developing safety-related hardware or software across full development cycle
Experience of working with complex architectures and boosting safety integrity of non-safety components. Experience in analyzing and applying safety of the intended functionality (SOTIF)

Compensation

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary range for this position is $195,000 to $245,000. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

About Zoox

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Manager – Robot Platform Safety

Trajectory Generation

Zoox

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