Manager, System Safety Engineering, Driving Behaviors

🚗 Manager, System Safety Engineering – Driving Behaviors

📍 Foster City, CA | Hybrid | Full-Time
📂 System Design & Mission Assurance – Systems Engineering – Safety

About the Role

Zoox is redefining urban mobility by building fully autonomous, all-electric robotaxis from the ground up. As part of our System Design and Mission Assurance (SDMA) team, you’ll play a mission-critical role in validating safety cases that enable Level 5 autonomy.

We’re seeking a Manager of System Safety Engineering to lead a high-performing team of systems engineers in designing, implementing, and validating safety-critical systems for autonomous driving. You’ll be deeply embedded with our AI software, systems design, and product teams to ensure every milestone is backed by robust, end-to-end safety assurance.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a team of Systems Engineers focused on system safety for autonomous driving systems.
• Define and evolve the Zoox Safety Case in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Champion and refine the System Safety Engineering Process to align with Zoox’s mission for safe, fully autonomous deployment.
• Conduct hazard analysis using methodologies such as STPA, FTA, and FMEA to evaluate safety in various operational design domains.
• Translate safety insights into actionable test scenarios and support risk quantification through probabilistic assessments.
• Drive the development of safety requirements, maintain full traceability, and close the loop with safety case evidence.

🎓 Required Qualifications

• M.S. or higher in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in System Safety or Systems Engineering.
• 2+ years of people management experience.
• Hands-on expertise in STPA, FTA, FMEA, HAZOP, or FHA.
• Strong foundation in probability, statistics, and risk quantification.
• Proven ability to communicate complex safety and engineering concepts clearly and collaboratively.

➕ Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with autonomous systems or driving technologies.
• Working knowledge of ISO 26262, ISO 21448, DO-178, or similar safety standards.
• Safety certification(s) in relevant automotive or aerospace standards.

💸 Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $201,000 – $253,000 (dependent on level and experience)
• Equity: Amazon RSUs + Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights
• Benefits Package Includes:
  • Health, life, and disability insurance
  • Paid and unpaid time off (vacation, sick, bereavement)
  • 401(k), long-term care options, and more

A sign-on bonus may also be offered.

🤖 Why Join Zoox?

At Zoox, we operate at the intersection of machine learning, design, and robotics. Our commitment is bold: to bring fully autonomous, electric vehicles to urban streets—and we need innovative thinkers like you to get there. If you’re passionate about the future of mobility and thrive in fast-paced, execution-oriented environments, we want you on board.

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

You don’t need to meet every qualification to apply. At Zoox, diverse backgrounds and perspectives drive innovation. We’re building a team as dynamic and inclusive as the communities we serve.