Senior/Staff AI Software Systems Engineer

This is an opportunity to join the Software Systems Engineering team to participate in building the Zoox robotaxi, the first in the world that has operated on public roads. The Software Systems Engineering team is responsible for defining SW development processes and ensuring that all safety-critical software meets a high safety bar for production vehicles.
In this role, you will collaborate with the AI software teams (perception, planner, and teleoperations) and safety team to ensure the developed software meets the targeted safety integrity level.

Responsibilities

• Lead various systems engineering activities that are essential for a successful launch of AI software on the Zoox robotaxi
• Derive testable high level AI requirements and decompose them into subsystem and component level requirements. Use the results of SW validation to inform requirements parameters and their formulation
• Help create architecture and design artifacts that describe the Zoox AI architecture
• Collaborate with the safety team to ensure the safety requirements have been fulfilled
• Participate in the risk assessment activities and provide evidence to the safety case
• Lead software safety analysis such as FMEA, DFA, and FTA

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in robotics, computer engineering, electronics engineering, aerospace engineering or related fields
• 5+ years of industry experience in robotics, autonomous vehicles, aerospace, automotive or related mission-critical fields
• Familiarity with perception and planner architecture
• Developed and managed systems and software requirements documents; architecture documents, test specifications, etc
• Performed quantitative risk assessment and software safety analysis (FMEA, FTA, DFA)
• Working knowledge of standard systems engineering tools (DOORs, Rationale, JAMA, SysML, Polarion, etc.) 

Bonus Qualifications

• Shipped software products to market in production automobiles, aircraft, spacecraft or other systems that require safety-critical software in embedded hardware
• Experience with interpreting industry safety standards such as ISO26262, SOTIF 21448 and DO178
• Subject matter expertise in at least one of these areas. (1) Sensor perception, (2) Motion planning, (3) Drive policy or behavior, (4) Controls and actuation 
• Experience with interpreting and fulfilling industry standards in vehicle automation such as NCAP, SAE, FMVSS, ISO-TC204-standards (ITS), IIHS etc

CompensationThere 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 $180,000 to $280,000. 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.
Vaccine MandateEmployees working in this position will be required to have received a single dose of the J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine OR have completed the two-dose Pfizer or Moderna vaccine series. In addition, employees will be required to receive a COVID-19 booster vaccine within two months of becoming eligible for the booster vaccine.
Employees will be required to show proof of vaccination status upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment. That offer of employment will be conditioned upon, among other things, an Applicant’s ability to show proof of vaccination status. Please note the Company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local laws.
About ZooxZoox 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.
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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.