System Verification and Validation Engineer

Zoox; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights

Amazon RSUs

Health insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Zoox is seeking an experienced verification and validation engineer to review fault-response strategies and lead safety-oriented testing campaigns for autonomous vehicle platforms. You will drive system-level V&V, develop robust metrics, and collaborate across safety, perception, firmware, and controls teams to ensure fail-operational capabilities for Zoox milestones.

The role emphasizes Python data analysis, statistics basics, and building rigorous safety cases.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in Electrical, Computer, or Systems Engineering.
• 5+ years of specialized experience in V&V, safety cases, diagnostics, and system testing.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and vehicle testing.
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis; basic statistics knowledge.
• Experience building safety cases and reviewing fault-detection strategies.

Responsibilities

• Understand and review vehicle response strategies for fault conditions from all potential sources.
• Develop and manage test planning and execution for safety and fail-operational responses.
• Design and direct system-level V&V campaigns and establish robust testing metrics.
• Collaborate with safety, perception, firmware, vehicle controls, and planning teams to secure buy-in for new processes.
• Analyze, track, and report complex test results to drive platform improvements and V&V reports.
• Apply verification and validation expertise to the compute-platform safety case and accelerate development.

Skills

V&V processes

Functional Safety

Diagnostics

System Testing

HIL

Vehicle testing

Python

Statistics basics

Data analysis

Education

BS or higher in Electrical/Computer/Systems Engineering

Job description

In this role, you will:

• Understand and review vehicle response strategies for fault conditions from all potential sources
• Develop and manage test planning and execution for safety and fail-operational responses
• Design and direct system-level V&V campaigns, establish novel testing methodologies, establish robust testing metrics, and ensure the robotaxi meets end-to-end safety and fail-operational requirements for Zoox milestones including for highway driving
• Work and collaborate closely with system safety, perception, firmware, vehicle controls, and planning engineering teams to understand and review requirements, vehicle response strategies, and secure buy-in for new processes for fault conditions
• Analyze, track, and report complex test results to drive platform improvements, documenting new methodologies and V&V reports
• Apply expertise in verification and validation to the compute-platform safety case, accelerating new platform development, and establishing robust fail-safe and fail-operational behaviors.

Qualifications

• BS or higher degree in a technical field, such as Electrical, Computer or Systems Engineering.
• 5+ years of specialized experience, including demonstrable experience in one or all of the following:
  • Verification and Validation (V&V): Deep experience in V&V processes and methodologies, particularly within the context of safety-critical systems and safety cases.
  • Functional Safety & Diagnostics: Expertise in fault detection, mitigation systems, and verifying diagnostic coverage.
  • System and Component Testing: Strong background in system-level testing, its requirements, and its relationship with component-level and unit testing.
  • Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Vehicle Testing: Experience executing and assuring capabilities using HIL and physical vehicle-level testing.
• Proficient in Python for data analysis.
• Basic proficiency with probability and statistics
• Data Analysis and Metrics: Lead data collection and analysis campaigns, defining and validating system performance metrics, driving automation initiatives for analysis and process optimization.

Bonus Qualifications

• Risk and Reliability: Experience with quantitative risk analysis or statistical reliability analysis.
• Fault Protection: Fault protection system design and validation.
• Functional Safety Standards: Familiarity with ISO 26262, ARP 4754, ARP 4761, or IEC 51511.

Base Salary Range

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. 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.

$175,000 - $239,000 a year

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.

About Zoox

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

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Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [e-mail] or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.