Software Engineer - Motion Planning Collision Avoidance

Key Skills

Agile methodologies, C Programming, C++, Git, Mathematical modeling

Job Description

Zoox is looking for a safety-critical software engineer to join our Planning and Control team. In this role, you will be responsible for bringing cutting edge motion planning and control systems towards high standard safety ratings. This is a multidisciplinary role that will get you exposed to safety-critical system engineering, perception, prediction, and embedded computing. You will lead the effort redefining what cutting-edge AI software can do in high-mission-assurance environments.

In this role, you will:

• Design, develop, and test safety-critical algorithms and software for the Zoox vehicle
• Create software requirements, design documentation, test plans, and other supporting documentation
• Follow and implement high-assurance software development processes, such as ISO-26262, DO-178
• Work cross-functionally with perception engineers, prediction engineers, systems engineers, validation engineers, and other experts to ensure the safety algorithms and software meet the high assurance requirements needed for autonomous driving
• Contribute to failure and hazard analyses and implement safety mitigations in the software
• Contribute to all phases of the software development cycle including prototyping, requirements capture, design, implementation, and validation

Qualifications

• MS or higher degree in related field
• Experience developing highly available mission-critical software
• Proficient with C/C++
• Passion for writing production-quality and safety-critical code
• Ability to solve hard problems using first principles, mathematics, and physics
• Familiarity with modern software development methodologies and tools (Agile, Git, unit testing, CI, etc.)

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience in embedded software development
• Experience with high assurance development practices and tools (Polarion, ISO-26262, MISRA C/C++, etc.)
• Experience with writing functional requirements driven code and familiar with formal verification & validation techniques
• Familiarity with Hazard and Risk Assessment (HARA) and/or Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Experience with existing Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS) technologies, including adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane-following, automated lane changing

Compensation

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary will range from $173,000 to $246,000. A sign-on bonus may be part of a compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 

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.