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Senior Vehicle Controller Integration Engineer

AT Zoox
Zoox

Senior Vehicle Controller Integration Engineer

Foster City, CA

Zoox is seeking an Integration Engineer to join our dynamic Vehicle Controls Integration engineering team. In this key role, you will drive the evaluation, integration, and management of firmware updates and releases, ensuring seamless functionality across all electronic control systems. You'll oversee component verification documentation and actively contribute to the Verification and Validation (V&V) process, ensuring every firmware update is rigorously tested and validated on schedule. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential, as you'll work to ensure the smooth integration of controllers and firmware across component, subsystem, system, and vehicle levels, enhancing the overall reliability and performance of our cutting-edge vehicles.

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In this role, you will:

  • Improve and align supplier firmware test strategies, overall test plans, and test coverage reports with Zoox stakeholders, as well as identify and create additional test cases as needed.
  • Develop test cases based on Zoox's internal knowledge of robot behavior, use cases, and past issue resolutions.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to adapt test plans, balancing risks from firmware changes and regression to meet project goals.
  • Document supplier test plans, coverage assessments, and defect impacts using Zoox standard processes.
  • Provide regular progress updates and defect impact analyses to cross-functional teams.
  • Approve supplier firmware readiness for the next phase of verification and integration.


  • Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • At least 12 years of experience in firmware architecture, functionality, integration processes, diagnostics, verification, and validation within the automotive or related industries
  • Expertise in applying V&V ASPICE principles across suppliers with varying software development maturity.
  • Proficiency in test techniques, including white-box, black-box, and exploratory testing
  • Experience with the implementation of various test methodologies, and creating HIL test assets and environment


  • Bonus Qualifications

  • Experience with AUTOSAR
  • Experience with ISO 26262


  • 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 $155,000 to $257,000. 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.

    Client-provided location(s): Foster City, CA, USA
    Job ID: Zoox-1c0560a6-df30-47c9-94c4-65820df68536
    Employment Type: Full Time