Staff Electrical Engineer - High Performance Compute at Zoox

Foster City, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Automotive, Autonomous Vehicles, AerospaceIndustries

Requirements

BS or MS in electrical engineering or equivalent
10+ years of professional work experience
Strong electrical engineering fundamentals
Track record of successful product delivery
Experience in board and system-level testing and characterization
High-speed motherboard design
Working knowledge of schematic design and PCB layout tool (Altium Designer preferred)
Passion for problem solving (both technical and organizational)
Experience with both prototype and high volume contract manufacturing
Bonus Qualifications
Experience in functional safety/ISO 26262/FMEA
Experience with taking products through full EMC
Experience in automotive/EV/AV/aerospace/space or similar industries
Experience in software/automation development
Hands-on lab experience such as soldering, and experience with lab equipment (power supplies, signal generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer)
Familiarity with common industry technologies and protocols including CAN, Ethernet, GNSS, GMSL2, NVMe

Responsibilities

Provide engineering leadership for multiple Control modules, with focus on Compute
Work extensively with cross-functional teams (software, mechanical, integration) to ensure product success
Drive team to consensus in dynamic environment
Demonstrate technical ownership of your program from concept through to deployment
Mentor and direct more junior engineers on a variety of embedded systems
Design high-speed digital and embedded systems in accordance with industry standards, best practices, and requirements

Skills

Altium Designer

PCB Layout

Schematic Design

High-Speed Motherboard Design

Embedded Systems

Board Testing

System Characterization

CAN

Ethernet

GNSS

GMSL2

NVMe

ISO 26262

FMEA

EMC

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum Analyzer

Soldering

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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