Sensor Systems Engineer

Join our innovative Sensors Team as a Sensor Systems Engineer in Foster City, CA. In this role, you'll play a key part in enhancing the requirement traceability of our sensor architecture while defining top-down requirements that will steer the development of next-generation sensor systems. Collaborating closely with autonomy system architects, you will inte…

Role Overview Zoox is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join the Core Sensors team in Foster City, CA. This team builds high-performance drivers for lidar, radar, and camera sensors that power the perception and planning systems in Zoox vehicles. The work directly supports the autonomous features of Zoox’s robotic platform.

Join the dynamic 3D Simulation team at Zoox, where we blend advanced Machine Learning and cutting-edge 3D graphics to create realistic simulations of sensors such as cameras, lidar, and radar. In this pivotal role, you will utilize world-class sensor data and a robust testing infrastructure to develop and refine algorithms that enhance the accuracy of sensor simulations. Collaborate closely with teams across Sensor Simulation, Perception, and Verification & Validation to continuously elevate the fidelity of our synthetic data, which is crucial for training and testing autonomous vehicle AI, as well as for real-time simulations involving hardware-in-the-loop.

Role Overview Zoox is looking for a Software Engineer to join the Core Sensors team in Foster City, CA. This group develops drivers for lidar, radar, and camera sensors that support the perception and planning systems in Zoox autonomous vehicles. The work directly impacts how the robot platform understands and navigates the world. What You Will Do Develop and maintain software drivers for lidar, radar, and camera sensors Collaborate with engineers focused on vehicle perception and planning Help advance the sensor technology that powers Zoox’s autonomous driving capabilities This role offers the chance to work on technology shaping the future of transportation.

Join the dynamic 3D Simulation team at Zoox as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer specializing in 3D sensor simulation. In this pivotal role, you will harness advanced machine learning and generative AI techniques alongside state-of-the-art 3D graphics to create realistic simulations of various sensors, including cameras, lidar, and radar. You will have unparalleled access to top-tier sensor data and a robust infrastructure designed for thorough testing and validation of your algorithms. Collaborate closely with teams across Sensor Simulation, Perception, and Verification & Validation to enhance the accuracy and realism of sensor simulations. Your contributions will be critical in generating high-fidelity synthetic data for autonomous vehicle training and testing, as well as supporting real-time sensor data for hardware-in-the-loop simulations.

Join Zoox as a Design Reliability Engineer and play a crucial role in enhancing the safety and performance of our cutting-edge autonomous vehicles. Collaborate with a team of innovative engineers specializing in robotics, control systems, and vehicle engineering to utilize virtual tools and methodologies that optimize vehicle durability and performance. You will focus on predictive maintenance strategies and lifespan assessments, ensuring our vehicles meet the highest standards of reliability.

Join our dynamic Vehicle System Integration team at Zoox as a Senior System Integration and Test Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will act as a technical leader, ensuring the flawless integration of all vehicle systems. Your extensive background in automotive development, systems engineering, and practical testing will be instrumental in driving the comprehensive integration of our advanced vehicle platform. Your contributions will be vital in achieving world-class reliability for our innovative Robotaxi Service Operations.

Join Zoox on our groundbreaking mission to redefine urban mobility with a fully autonomous robotaxi solution. The System Design and Mission Assurance (SDMA) team is at the heart of our innovative endeavors, tasked with developing a robust safety case and fail-operational designs for our autonomous driving systems prior to their deployment on public roads.As a Senior/Staff Systems Engineer at Zoox, you will collaborate with diverse teams spanning product development, feature design, operations, vehicle engineering, software, autonomy, and legal frameworks. Your role will focus on creating, developing, and implementing systems that ensure safe autonomous driving experiences. You’ll be accountable for steering these systems through a comprehensive safety engineering process, ensuring end-to-end traceability aligns with both system safety objectives and product requirements.

As a Driver Airbag & Steering Wheel System Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the development of innovative restraint systems for autonomous vehicles. Working onsite in Foster City, CA, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal integration of driver airbags, steering wheel interfaces, and vehicle architecture.Your responsibilities will include leading system design, integration, and launch, while meeting stringent safety and performance criteria. Imagine a vehicle that can drive in both directions and redefine the passenger experience—your expertise will help bring that vision to life.

Join the dynamic End-to-End (E2E) Feature and Homologation team at Zoox, where we focus on integrating systems engineering practices into our innovative mobility-as-a-service solutions. Our team collaborates closely with business stakeholders to define and deliver exceptional product capabilities across the Vehicle, Autonomy, and Operations sectors. By working alongside specialized systems teams, we utilize their extensive technical expertise and validation techniques to ensure a fully verified product capability, ultimately achieving E2E ownership of a world-class mobility service.As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will be the driving force behind your feature domains, which encompass the Vehicle, Autonomy, and Operations areas of the Zoox mobility service. Your role will extend throughout the entire product lifecycle, fostering strong relationships with internal stakeholders including Product, Safety, Operations, and Legal teams. You will be responsible for delivering design solutions, comprehensive systems engineering documentation, multi-quarter capability plans, verification strategies, and ongoing debug support to ensure successful implementation.

Join Zoox as an Autonomy System Test Engineer, where you will play a critical role in validating and verifying the safety and performance of our advanced autonomous systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and execute test plans, ensuring that our autonomous technology meets the highest standards of excellence.

Join Zoox as a Systems Engineer focusing on Autonomy Verification and Validation. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to the development and enhancement of autonomous systems, ensuring they meet rigorous safety and performance standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and refine validation processes that drive innovation in autonomous technology.

Join Zoox as a System Test Engineer and tackle one of the most thrilling technical challenges of our time—ensuring the safety and efficacy of autonomous vehicles. In this role, you'll be a vital part of the System Integration and Validation team, driving the integration and validation efforts for our cutting-edge autonomy, firmware, hardware, cloud, and operational systems. Your responsibilities will include designing and executing comprehensive test strategies at the highest integration levels, encompassing feature validation, functional testing, and regression testing, all aimed at achieving product excellence and milestone readiness.

Join Zoox’s dynamic System Design and Mission Assurance (SDMA) team, where we are committed to constructing a robust Safety Case and validating the safety of our autonomous driving vehicles. Our mission is to empower rapid iterations and expand capabilities through innovative, reliable, and pragmatic safety engineering. As a Platform Systems Simulation Test Engineer, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and rigorously test systems that support our groundbreaking robotaxi, ensuring the safety and performance of our advanced closed-loop drive system.In this role, you will leverage your strong technical expertise to build comprehensive simulation test suites, automate data post-processing, maintain high-fidelity simulation environments, and strategically define the ideal balance between vehicle testing and simulation efforts.

Join Zoox on an exciting mission to revolutionize urban mobility by creating a comprehensive full-stack autonomous robotaxi solution. As a Senior Systems Engineer specializing in Autonomy Verification and Validation, you will collaborate with diverse, cross-functional teams to rigorously analyze and assess the performance and safety of our autonomous systems.In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the development of innovative verification and validation methodologies, design robust processes, and craft detailed validation plans. You will also execute comprehensive tests and simulations designed to ensure the utmost safety of our autonomous driving software. Your hands-on and virtual testing will encompass the entire spectrum of performance evaluation, from advanced AI algorithms to our unique vehicle platform.

Join Zoox on an exciting mission to revolutionize urban mobility by developing a comprehensive autonomous mobility solution, including a cutting-edge robotaxi service. As part of the System Design and Mission Assurance (SDMA) team, you will be integral to ensuring the safety and reliability of our autonomous driving technologies before they navigate public roads.We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Systems Engineer to spearhead our safety and fail-operational design initiatives. In this prominent role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, develop, and enhance methodologies for assessing and optimizing safety and fail-operational metrics. You will also act as a key technical advisor to the Senior Director of System Design and Mission Assurance, representing them in leadership discussions when necessary.At Zoox, you will thrive in a culture that values strong leadership, transparency, and respect, empowering you to achieve your full potential. This position offers significant opportunities for career advancement through your demonstrated successes.

Join Zoox, a pioneering force in autonomous mobility, as we embark on an innovative journey to create a comprehensive robotaxi solution designed for urban environments. We are looking for a dedicated System Safety Engineer to conduct thorough safety analyses of intricate electronic and software systems, particularly focusing on high-performance computing. As a vital member of Zoox's System Design and Mission Assurance (SDMA) team, you will play a crucial role in identifying enhancements to our safety concepts, implementing mechanisms to detect and mitigate hardware failures, and conducting residual risk assessments. Your efforts will be instrumental in ensuring the safe deployment of cutting-edge autonomous driving technology.

Join our dynamic team at Zoox as a Senior Manager of Autonomy Hardware Systems Engineering. In this pivotal role, you will oversee a talented organization focused on two essential pillars: System Design & Analysis and Verification & Validation (V&V). Your expertise will drive the comprehensive architecture and integration of our advanced autonomy hardware systems. You will take ownership of the engineering V-model, ensuring a seamless transition from system requirements to detailed subsystem and component specifications. Your leadership will empower your teams to perform thorough system validation and adeptly manage hardware and firmware changes, ensuring all modifications are meticulously traced back to original requirements.

At Zoox, we are pioneering the future of urban mobility with our comprehensive full-stack autonomous solutions. We are on the lookout for a dynamic Engineering Manager to spearhead our verification and validation team, dedicated to assessing the safety performance of our autonomous robots across diverse driving scenarios.In this pivotal role, you will lead a talented team of engineers employing advanced techniques such as log data analysis, simulation, and structured testing on closed courses. Collaboration will be key as you partner with cross-functional teams, including driving software developers, systems engineers, test operators, and proving ground personnel, to design, implement, and refine validation campaigns. These initiatives are critical for evaluating our safety-critical systems and play a vital role in the successful launch of our services. The ideal candidate will not only possess deep technical knowledge and leadership capabilities but will also excel in mentoring, navigating ambiguity, establishing innovative processes, defining project scopes, prioritizing tasks, and driving the company's mission forward.

Join Zoox on our groundbreaking quest to innovate and implement a fully autonomous mobility solution designed for urban environments. We are looking for a skilled Senior/Staff Systems Verification and Validation (V&V) Engineer to enhance our Platform Safety Assurance team within the System Design and Mission Assurance (SDMA) division. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in systems engineering to ensure both fail-safe and fail-operational behaviors, critical for the successful deployment of our driverless robotaxi service. Your contributions will directly influence the safety and operational integrity of our fleet through the development of our compute-platform safety case.