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Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and supporting ecosystem. As a Systems Test Engineer on the System Behavior Analysis Autonomous team, you will play a critical role in the development of Zoox's autonomous platform, working across multiple engineering teams.
You will help triage and root cause issues identified during testing and real-world operations, producing reports and insights that inform leadership on overall quality and influence engineering decisions. Your ability to distill complex systems and identify root causes will be crucial to producing a safe and stable vehicle platform.
Key responsibilities:
- Utilize data analytics to analyze and diagnose system faults and errors related to perception, planner, and other AI software from on-road testing and system simulations
- Effectively categorize and prioritize issues based on severity, urgency, and potential impact on safety and performance by collaborating with cross-functional teams (engineering, software, testing)
- Identify trends in system failures and propose preventative measures to improve overall system safety and robustness
- Produce clear and concise reports of system issues, troubleshooting steps, and root cause analysis
- Be hands-on, lead by example, and develop tools and workflows to drive improvements for both quality and quantity aspects of triage
- Demonstrate operational agility by quickly adapting to changing priorities, managing multiple tasks simultaneously, and implementing effective solutions in dynamic environments
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or STEM-related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in systems troubleshooting and diagnostics, preferably in automotive or embedded systems industry
- Experience using Python or similar language for automation, programming, and scripting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with methodical approach to root cause analysis
- Passion for autonomous vehicle technology and safety
Bonus qualifications:
- Experience in Quality Assurance or Triage role for Autonomous Driving
- Project Management experience on programs involving cross-functional partners and offshore teams
- Experience with data analytics, dashboards, queries using SQL, Python, and/or Databricks
