Senior Systems Engineer, Product and Cloud Software Safety Engineer
Zoox
Software Engineering, Product
Foster City, CA, USA
Posted on Mar 26, 2025
Zoox is on an ambitious journey to develop and safely deploy a full-stack autonomous mobility solution for cities. Zoox’s System Design and Mission Assurance (SDMA) team is responsible for constructing the safety case and validating that our robotaxi vehicles are safe enough for autonomous driving. We play a foundational role for the success of the company. The Systems Safety for Operations & Service team within SDMA is seeking an experienced systems engineer with a strong software development background to perform safety analysis of Product and Cloud software related to the safe deployment, remote monitoring, and operations of Zoox technology.
In this role, you will:
- Proactively identify potential safety hazards and mitigations in Zoox’s Product and Cloud software through structured predictive safety analysis
- Review and continuously improve the product and cloud software architectures supporting operations & service
- Work with cross functional teams (backend/frontend developers, API engineers, Ops & Service Product managers, fleet ops) to support the implementation and test of system safety requirements within the operational tool and product software ecosystem. Drive improvements in the automation and traceability of test execution to systems safety requirements.
- Work with software teams to support and review the processes for safety critical software updates/deployment (remotely, OTA, or in person)
- Be the point of contact for SDMA to review and approve releases related to operational tools & cloud software ecosystem
- Be the point of contact for SDMA for safety related off-vehicle software issues. Triage the issue and lead/support the issue resolution process. Be available to support onsite issue investigation and resolution with short notice.
- Be a part of the rotational on-call engineering team during milestone launch and operations.
Qualifications
- B.S. or higher degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering field, and have minimally 7 years of working level experience and 3 years related to the safe operation of complex engineering systems
- Proficient in Python, C++, and/or Java and solid understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns
- Experience in developing operational tools/features. Experience with release management process and distributed systems, telemetry, or cloud platforms
- Systems engineering and system safety training
- Possess excellent EQ with an empathetic communication style that fosters connection, collaboration and motivation
Bonus Qualifications
- Have experience (5+ years) in developing and deploying complex operational tools/features in relevant domains
- Experience with networking, routing, or application-layer protocols like gRPC or DDS
- Working experience in automotive industry or the autonomous driving technology industry
- Working level experience with safety critical systems
- Familiarity with formal safety analysis (STPA, FTA, etc)
- Working experience with front-end development for operational tools
- Experience in designing modular, scalable, and maintainable software architectures that can handle complex operational tasks and integration
- Track-record in managing complex cross-functional projects
Compensation
There 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 $166,000 to $273,000. 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.
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 accommodations@zoox.com 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.