Senior Operational Safety Data Engineer at Zoox

Foster City, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Autonomous Vehicles, AutomotiveIndustries

Requirements

  • BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field with at least 8 years of experience working with safety-critical systems, or a combination of experience and education
  • Demonstrated expertise in safety risk management (qualitative and quantitative) to inform decision making
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal), ability to multitask and manage discussions with different viewpoints
  • Motivated self-starter with a track record of leading safety initiatives/process development, gaining stakeholder consensus, and always looking to improve on the status quo
  • Ability to manage incidents on-call with poise and professionalism

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage discussions around potential safety concerns that are raised to the Operational Safety Team, driving toward decisive next steps
  • Partner with the Safety Learnings Engineer and others cross-functionally to develop and implement pragmatic requirements or solutions
  • Work closely with the Safety TPM to ensure safety learnings are fully implemented
  • Continuously look to improve existing Operational and Field Safety processes, including communications, escalation, and resolution
  • Be part of the on-call incident management process and support other operational safety initiatives
  • Assist with formal reviews of the Operational Safety program with executive leadership and present data findings and areas of improvement
  • Work closely with Software (Planner, Perception, Firmware), Operations, Vehicle Engineering, Safety Design, Hardware, and Legal teams to ensure a rigorous, disciplined, risk-based approach
  • Build strong relationships and build stakeholder consensus in working towards novel safety solutions (operational, engineering, etc.) to mitigate risk
  • Navigate ambiguity and drive consensus with a pragmatic and balanced view across inputs from stakeholders
  • Contribute to the Safety Management System, Safety Planning, Compliance and Policy activities

Skills

Safety Risk Management
Safety-Critical Systems
Incident Management
Stakeholder Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Safety Management System
Qualitative Analysis
Quantitative Analysis
Data Analysis
Safety Planning

Zoox

Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles

About Zoox

Zoox focuses on creating a fully integrated autonomous ride-hailing service designed specifically for urban transportation. Unlike other companies that modify existing vehicles for self-driving capabilities, Zoox has engineered its own vehicle from the ground up, optimizing it for safety, efficiency, and passenger comfort. The vehicle features advanced sensors, cameras, and AI systems that allow it to navigate complex city environments. It can carry up to four passengers in a spacious interior, ensuring a pleasant ride experience. Safety is paramount, with rigorous testing and collaboration with regulatory bodies to meet high standards. Additionally, Zoox's vehicles are fully electric, promoting sustainability by reducing emissions. The company also develops a user-friendly ride-hailing platform that uses data analytics to improve routing and reduce wait times. Zoox aims to enhance urban mobility while prioritizing safety and environmental responsibility.

Menlo Park, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$1,206.2MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Energy, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Maternity & Paternity Leave
Vacation & Paid Time Off
Sick Days
Free Lunch or Snacks
Employee Assitance Program

Risks

Increased competition from Waymo and Cruise may impact Zoox's market share.
Expansion into new cities introduces regulatory and operational challenges for Zoox.
Partnership with Williams Racing may divert focus from core vehicle development.

Differentiation

Zoox designs vehicles specifically for autonomous operation, unlike retrofitting existing cars.
Zoox's vehicles feature a unique, futuristic design with advanced AI systems.
Zoox offers a fully integrated ride-hailing service optimized for safety and efficiency.

Upsides

Zoox's expansion into Austin and Miami opens new markets and data collection opportunities.
Partnership with Williams Racing boosts Zoox's brand visibility in the U.S. market.
Hiring former Tesla executive Gao could accelerate Zoox's technological advancements.

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