Zoox
Principal Systems Engineer, Safety
$349K–$419K
Foster City, CA · Hybrid · Principal · Full-time · Posted Sep 19, 2025
- Experience
- At least 10 years of relevant professional experience.
- Education
- M.S. or higher degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
About the job
Leads systems engineering strategy and safety assurance for Zoox robotaxis, including fail-operational design and metrics for safe customer journeys.
What you'll do
- Define and refine systems engineering strategy and architecture for safety and fail-operational initiatives.
- Lead development and evolution of safety metrics; review and approve mission assurance clearance documents.
- Communicate analyses and insights to stakeholders and executives, and coach SDMA systems engineers.
What they ask for
- M.S. or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in systems engineering, data analysis, performance tracking, or risk quantification for complex systems.
- Experience defining, implementing, and managing quantitative metrics and data-driven approaches for complex software or hardware systems.
- Proficiency in statistics and probability; hands-on experience with complex software systems.
Nice to have
- Experience in robotics, autonomous driving, or aerospace; automotive industry experience.
- Familiarity with safety standards such as ISO 26262, ISO 21448, or MIL-STD-882; Ph.D. is a bonus.
Pay
USD 349,000–419,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
ISO 26262, ISO 21448, MIL-STD-882
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