Senior Systems Engineer - Residual Risk Analysis
SEI is bringing a systems engineering approach to the Zoox mobility-as-a-service product. We are systems engineers working directly with other supporting ecosystem teams to develop and mature architectures, validations, tools, and processes inspired by systems engineering best practices.
This role will be responsible for building a list of granular metrics of residual operational risks. They are responsible for coming up with strategies of bringing up operational performance with the ever-increasing target for each Zoox Release, identify roadmaps towards service performance goals and work with a large cross-functional team that operates the increasing fleet size.
- Model the performance impact of specific robotaxi, including vehicle platform features, AI Behavior features, teleops and operations.
- Understand and improve the performance of existing hardware and AI software with increasing fleet size and expansion of ODD.
- Maintain the model and improve it to ensure high prediction accuracy
- Identify bottlenecks of performance and ensure the cross-functional effort in following up the improvement plan
- Communicate the model outcome to cross functional teams and executives, work closely with other quantitative research teams at Zoox.
- BS/MS and 7+ years of experience
- Quantitative modeling work with proven track record
- Knowledge in performance metrics in auto industry, autonomous driving, consumer electronics
- Good communication skills (writing, presentation and verbal communication)
- Analytical experience in Databricks, Google Sheet, and Python
- Metrics ownership in autonomous driving is a plus
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 $190,000 to $274,000. 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.
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As a Senior Systems Engineer specializing in Residual Risk Analysis at Zoox, you will be at the forefront of transforming mobility-as-a-service with a systems engineering approach. Based in beautiful Foster City, CA, you’ll collaborate with a dynamic ecosystem of teams to enhance architectures, validations, and processes, all while ensuring that we meet the increasing demands for operational performance with each Zoox release. Your mission? To construct an intricate list of metrics measuring residual operational risks, and utilize this information strategically to bolster our service performance goals. You will have the exciting opportunity to model how various features—like our robotaxi platform, AI behaviors, and teleoperations—impact performance. Your skills in predictive modeling will play a huge role as you maintain the accuracy of these performance models while simultaneously identifying and addressing bottlenecks. With your strong analytical background in tools like Databricks and Python, you’ll communicate your findings effectively across our cross-functional teams, working closely with executives and other researchers. If you have a passion for autonomous vehicles and a desire to drive innovation, the Senior Systems Engineer position at Zoox could be your next great challenge.
Zoox was founded to make personal transportation safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable—for everyone. To achieve that goal, the team created a whole new form of transportation. Zoox will provide mobility-as-a-service in dense urban environments.
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