Senior Sensor Hardware Functional Safety Engineer

• We are seeking a highly versatile Sensor & Hardware Safety Engineer to bridge the gap between rigorous hardware reliability and real-world system behavior
• In this hybrid role, you will be responsible for 50% hardware-level Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and 50% system-level sensor safety (SOTIF / ISO 21448)
• You will ensure that our custom hardware meets strict ASIL compliance while guaranteeing our advanced sensor suites (Cameras, LiDAR, Radar) operate safely through perception edge-cases and environmental challenges
• Evaluate supplier technical documentation for advanced imagers, microprocessors, and SoCs to verify SEooC and AoU alignment
• Assess vendor deliverables to guarantee ASIL standards are met for firmware/software maturity and diagnostic systems
• Execute board-level FMEDA for sophisticated integrated circuits, including FPGAs and microcontrollers
• Partner with Software, FW, and EE departments to define architectural requirements that enhance diagnostic monitoring
• Support the V&V team in developing SOTIF-compliant simulation and physical test protocols for edge-case scenarios

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Affinity groups and sports clubs
• Work from home opportunities
• Health insurance
• Our crew’s health and happiness is our first priority. We offer comprehensive health and mental health support, a wellbeing program, and unlimited and flexible paid time away
• We invest in our crew—and their families—for the long term. That includes generous family planning support, caregiver support, and strong cash compensation with great equity upside
• We look after our crew when they’re in the office too. Our famous food program is a great example, featuring a daily changing menu of local and sustainable dishes
• There’s a busy calendar of social events at Zoox, with more sports teams than you can count. And, of course, playing with robots is an important part of the job description
• Understanding of SOTIF and ISO 26262 safety protocols
• At least 3 years of professional experience involving board bring-up, silicon validation, or hardware design
• Strong interpersonal and professional communication capabilities within a collaborative environment
• Minimum of a B.S. in Automotive, Robotics, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering
• ISO 26262 professional certification (CFSP or CFSE)
• Experience utilizing traceability platforms like JAMA or Polarion
• Background in automotive-grade hardware validation and design
• Familiarity with industry standards including IEC 61508, DO-254, and DO-178C during board bring-up