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Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that’s created a purpose-built robotaxi to give the world a better way to ride.
The Role
Zoox is seeking a highly motivated, energetic, diagnostic system engineer to join the System Engineering Integration Department. As a Diagnostic Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and optimizing diagnostic capabilities for advanced autonomous vehicle hardware, including lidars, radars, cameras, and high-performance computing platforms. You will be responsible for defining system-level diagnostic requirements, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging diagnostic data to enhance system stability.
SEI (Systems Engineering & Integration) 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.
In this role, you will:
- Work on the development of diagnostics for autonomous vehicle hardware and software, ensuring robust fault detection, reactions, and serviceability.
- Define and maintain diagnostic system requirements including alerts, fail-operational responses, and service functions.
- Develop requirements covering the full lifecycle of diagnostics, from development and manufacturing to operation and decommissioning.
- Collaborate with system, software, hardware, and test engineers to define, implement, and validate diagnostic requirements.
- Work closely with vehicle engineering and software teams to influence vehicle and software architecture for improved diagnostics.
- Analyze diagnostic data to prioritize enhancements, optimize the diagnostic framework, and improve overall system stability.
- Investigate diagnostic logs from validation tests, diagnostic clients, and end users to support issue resolution and continuous improvement
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in automotive diagnostics development.
- Proficiency in vehicle communication networks such as Ethernet, CAN, and LIN.
- Strong understanding of automotive diagnostic standards, including ISO 14229 (UDS) and ISO 13400 (DoIP).
- Hands-on experience with diagnostic tools such as CANdela, CANalyzer, and Wireshark.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with requirement management tools such as Polarion, Jama or similar.
- Ability to read and understand C++ and Python to assess current diagnostic system implementations.
- Familiarity with vehicle network architecture and electrical schematics.
- Ability to analyze and interpret diagnostic logs.
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience using SQL or other database query languages to create diagnostic dashboards.
- Knowledge of Service-Oriented Vehicle Diagnostics.
- Experience in system development for autonomous vehicles.
- Experience with diagnostics development for lidars, radars, sensors and high-performance computers.
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 $191,000 to $261,000. 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.
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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If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] 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.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include paid parental leave, additional pregnancy disability time, fertility coverage, and adoption/surrogacy assistance. Backup care and family‑oriented programs further reinforce support across life stages.
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The Company
What We Do
Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that was founded to provide a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road. To achieve that goal, the company has spent the past 10 years creating a purpose-built robotaxi that gives the world a better way to ride.
Why Work With Us
At Zoox, we are working to solve one of the greatest technological challenges of our generation. From the beginning, we have been focused on our goal of reimagining transportation from the ground up. We are a mission-driven community of innovators working together to create a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road.
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