Staff Electrical Engineering Lead/Manager - High Performance Compute and Control Systems

Zoox's Advanced Hardware Engineering team is responsible for the design, development, and innovation of sensor technology, networking, and the main compute platform for our vehicles. In this role, you will work within a multi-disciplinary engineering team to design high speed digital and embedded systems in accordance with industry standards, best practices, and requirements. Your focus will be high performance Compute systems, but you will additionally mentor and direct more junior engineers on a variety of embedded systems as well as be a strong individual contributor. In This Role, You Will • Provide engineering leadership for multiple Control modules, with focus on Compute • Architect next generate compute and control system and define technical roadmap • Work extensively with cross-functional teams (software, mechanical, integration) to ensure product success • Drive team to consensus in dynamic environment • Demonstrate technical ownership of your program from concept through to deployment Qualifications • BS or MS in electrical engineering or equivalent • 10+ years of professional work experience • Strong electrical engineering fundamentals • Track record of successful product delivery • Experience in board and system-level testing and characterization • Experience in computer architecture • Experience in managing engineering teams and mentoring junior engineers • High-speed motherboard design • Working knowledge of schematic design and PCB layout tool (Altium Designer preferred) • Passion for problem-solving (both technical and organizational) • Experience with both prototype and high-volume contact manufacturing, including overseas Bonus Qualifications • Experience in functional safety/ISO 26262/FMEA • Experience with taking products through full EMC • Experience in automotive/EV/AV/aerospace/space or similar industries • Experience in software/automation development • Hands-on lab experience, such as soldering, and experience with lab equipment (power supplies, signal generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer) • Familiarity with common industry technologies and protocols, including CAN, Ethernet, GNSS, GMSL2, and NVMe $249,000 - $344,000 a year 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. 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. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.