Senior Test Engineer, Zoox
Compute
$187-235k
Office located in Foster City, CA or Fremont, CA
Autonomous vehicle technology
Be an early applicant
Autonomous vehicle technology
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$187-235k
Office located in Foster City, CA or Fremont, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To reimagine transportation from the ground up.
Role
Who you are
- BS in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, or equivalent technical degree
- 8+ years of industry experience or equivalent
- Knowledge of manufacturing and testing electronic assemblies
- Experience in testing of complex electronic assemblies, such as server-grade computers and sub-assemblies
- Experience with manufacturing tests of PCIe devices such as GPUs, network cards, and NVMe drives
- Strong knowledge of Python and shell (bash) scripting
- Experience with the Linux platform - debugging failures using command line tools
- 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
Desirable
- MS in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, or equivalent technical degree
- Knowledge of automotive protocols such as CAN and hardware interfaces
- Experience with high-speed links such as GMSL
- Strong expertise in PCIe troubleshooting - especially with GPUs and similar electronic assemblies
What the job involves
- Zoox is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to design and develop test solutions for the compute platform powering our autonomous vehicles
- In this role, you will create and implement tests for key components of our compute system, including server-grade computer assemblies, custom PCIe devices, and PC components such as storage and memory
- You’ll collaborate closely with our electrical engineering and software teams to develop and validate new products and technologies
- We’re looking for an engineer who is curious, enthusiastic, and eager to explore new technologies. The ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet critical deadlines is highly valued
- Build and release test solutions for use on the manufacturing lines at Zoox and at contract manufacturing partners
- Develop testing scripts and code to verify functionality, control test instruments, capture test parameters, and analyze results for continuous improvement
- Work cross-functionally to implement the correct test coverage across all phases of manufacturing (PCBA, module, system, vehicle)
- Release updated test programs for new generations of hardware and software
- Support the test and validation of prototype designs
- Establish best practices and drive continuous improvement for improving test deployment, test runtime, and yield
Our take
Zoox, a self-driving vehicle company, was founded to make personal transportation safer and more enjoyable for all. It has aimed to achieve this goal by creating a new mode of driverless transportation, thus eradicating the safety and logistical issues that come with human drivers.
It revealed its custom vehicle design in December 2020, showcasing something different from just a car without a driver. Uniquely, all four wheels are independent of one another, and the vehicles have no front or back, making them more agile than a standard car. Zoox claims that it is different from other industry players because it has created an entire driverless ecosystem, including the vehicle itself, allowing it to have more control.
The company is fast becoming a major player in an industry that is predicted to be worth $2 trillion by 2030. Electric motors are highly desirable, particularly in an urban environment, as governments look for ways to reduce emissions and improve air quality. Zoox is aiming to play a vital role in this evolution towards more sustainable urban mobility. Amazon acquired the company in 2020 and, despite a general downturn in the sector through 2022, opened its first Zoox factory for robotaxis in 2025, and is testing the autonomous vehicles in multiple cities in the US.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
24% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Oct 2019
$200m
CONVERTIBLE
Jul 2018
$500m
SERIES B
Total funding: $1.2bn
Company benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Affinity groups and sports clubs
- Work from home opportunities
- Health insurance
- Our crew’s health and happiness is our first priority. We offer comprehensive health and mental health support, a wellbeing program, and unlimited and flexible paid time away
- We invest in our crew—and their families—for the long term. That includes generous family planning support, caregiver support, and strong cash compensation with great equity upside
- We look after our crew when they’re in the office too. Our famous food program is a great example, featuring a daily changing menu of local and sustainable dishes
- There’s a busy calendar of social events at Zoox, with more sports teams than you can count. And, of course, playing with robots is an important part of the job description
Company HQ
Vintage Park, Foster City, CA
Leadership
Aicha Evans
(CEO)Having studied at the George Washington University, Aicha started her career with 2 years in Engineering at Skyworks before joining Intel, where she spent over 11 years. She left her role as Corporate Strategy Officer in February 2019 to join Zoox as CEO.
Jesse Levinson
(CTO)Prior to co-founding Zoox, completed a Computer Science PhD at Stanford University. Also created Pro HDR, a million+ selling mobile photography app.
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