Senior Software Engineer, Zoox

System HIL Framework and Tools

$155-220k

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package.

Python

C++

Senior level

San Francisco Bay Area

Foster City, CA

Autonomous vehicle technology

Job no longer available

Autonomous vehicle technology

1001+ employees

B2CArtificial IntelligenceCarsTransportElectric VehiclesAutomation

Job no longer available

$155-220k

Python

C++

Senior level

San Francisco Bay Area

Foster City, CA

1001+ employees

B2CArtificial IntelligenceCarsTransportElectric VehiclesAutomation

Company mission

To reimagine transportation from the ground up.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

B.S. or higher degree in Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or related disciplines
Proficient in Python, with object oriented programming experience
Experience with Python testing frameworks (Robot, pytest, etc.)
8 years of work experience with integrated software/hardware verification and validation
Proficiency developing verification/validation unified test frameworks
Strong writing and verbal communication skills
Possesses excellent EQ with an empathetic communication style that fosters connection, collaboration, and motivation

Desirable

Systems engineering experience certifying safety critical software across full development cycle
Experience with C++
Experience with continuous integration/deployment systems
Knowledgeable in vehicle systems - such as steering, brakes, localization, motor controls, CAN, ethernet, and/or vehicle architectures
Knowledgeable in physics of camera, radar, lidar, or inertial measurement systems
Experience in signal processing

What the job involves

Develop infrastructure and frameworks to verify the functional safety of the robot system
As a software engineering lead on the System Design and Mission Assurance (SDMA) team, you will collaborate closely with embedded firmware, AI software, simulation, Systems, HIL, and hardware engineers
Set direction and goals for a small team. Your efforts will have a direct impact on the safety of our cutting edge autonomous driving system
Develop test infrastructure and pipeline for end-to-end automation of robot system validation
Develop error-injection and reporting tools for the Hardware-In-the-Loop infrastructure
Collaborate with embedded firmware engineers AI SW engineers, simulation engineers, hardware engineers, Systems Engineers, and HIL engineers to ensure test tooling and framework meets requirements and desired functionality
Lead and mentor a small team (2-4 engineers) focused on the above

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, is building a Zoox factory and budgeting $1 billion per year for future development and production.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Led by a woman

Top investors

24% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.9)

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, not founder)

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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