Manager, System Safety (Service and Operations Verification and Validation)

Zoox is on an ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution for cities and safely deploy such a robotaxi solution. The System Design and Mission Assurance (SDMA) team plays a foundational role in the company's success, responsible for constructing the safety case and fail-operational design for our autonomous driving robots before public road deployment. You will be part of an organization with strong leadership and a transparent, respectful culture that enables you to reach your full potential.

Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in an engineering or science discipline

At least 10 years of experience in systems engineering, verification and validation, or safety-critical product development

At least 4 years of direct people management experience, leading and developing engineering teams

Proven experience leading the verification and validation of complex, software-intensive systems (e.g., robotics, aerospace, automotive)

Proven track record of designing and executing human factors studies for complex, safety-critical human-machine interfaces

Direct experience with the public road deployment and safety case development for Level 4/5 autonomous vehicles

Experience with simulation-based testing methodologies and large-scale safety data analysis

Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and lead teams through complex technical challenges

Familiarity with VnV development plan against requirements derived from STPA, FMEA, etc 

Expertise in the application of safety standards such as ISO 26262 and SOTIF (ISO 21448) in a product development environment

Deep proficiency in Python and SQL for test scripting, data analysis, and automation