Zoox
Zoox

Manager, Firmware Validation

$198,000 – $249,000 per year

TLDR

Lead a verification and validation team focusing on power and body systems in autonomous vehicles, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust performance in diverse driving scenarios.

Zoox is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a verification and validation team with a focus on power and body systems on the robot in a variety of driving scenarios. In this role, you will lead a team of engineers that leverages test assets and methods, including data analysis, triaging, to iterate on the validation plans. You will work closely with driving software, software tools, System engineers, test and proving ground operators. Ideal candidates bring technical as well as leadership experience to the role, providing mentorship, scoping projects, prioritizing tasks, setting priorities and delivering a stable and functional feature. In this role, you will:
  • Manage and grow team of verification and validation engineers
  • Develop, own and execute end to end validation strategy and planning
  • Establish effective collaborations with cross-functional teams like firmware, vehicle engineering, safety and software teams
  • Lead the planning and execution of the features across multiple test assets
  • Maintain traceability between requirements and test suites
  • Provide clear and data driven feedback to development teams
  • Qualifications
  • B.S or higher in Automotive, Aerospace, Robotics, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science or Systems Engineering.
  • 8+ years with 2+ years of leading direct reports
  • Experience developing integration plans for complex embedded/robotics projects
  • Familiarity with programming languages such as Python
  • Familiarity with high voltage architecture and methods
  • Bonus Qualifications
  • M.S or higher in Automotive, Aerospace, Robotics, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science or Systems Engineering
  • Familiarity with vehicle electronics and systems
  • Experience with hands on testing on safety critical applications (lab to road)
  • Experience with Linux systems
  • 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 [email protected] 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.

    Zoox is building a fully autonomous vehicle fleet from the ground up, coupled with the ecosystem necessary to launch this technology into urban environments. By integrating robotics, machine learning, and innovative design, Zoox is paving the way for a new era of mobility-as-a-service.

    Founded
    Founded 2014
    Employees
    500+ employees
    Industry
    Automotive
    Total raised
    $990M raised
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