Zoox
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USD 199000–273000/yr

Manager, System Safety (Service and Operations Verification and Validation)

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Zoox is on an ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution for cities and safely deploy such a robotaxi solution.

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Zoox is on an ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution for cities and safely deploy such a robotaxi solution. The System Design and Mission Assurance (SDMA) team plays a foundational role in the company's success, responsible for constructing the safety case and fail-operational design for our autonomous driving robots before public road deployment. You will be part of an organization with strong leadership and a transparent, respectful culture that enables you to reach your full potential.
  • Define and lead the verification and validation strategy for our remote assistance system and cloud based product software, ensuring robust and safe, and reliable performance
  • Lead a team responsible for the end-to-end verification and validation of safety-critical product software

  • Lead root-cause analysis for complex service issues and drive strategic improvements to our Verification and Validation (VnV) coverage

  • Develop and oversee the execution of validation strategies for complex and critical safety scenarios encountered during autonomous operation

  • Own the execution and success of large-scale validation campaigns to demonstrate the safety and performance of the autonomous driving system against rigorous, top-level safety requirements

  • Influence the direction of our testing efforts in cross-organizational technical and architectural reviews

  • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of systems safety engineers, fostering their technical and professional growth

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  • Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in an engineering or science discipline

  • At least 10 years of experience in systems engineering, verification and validation, or safety-critical product development

  • At least 4 years of direct people management experience, leading and developing engineering teams

  • Proven experience leading the verification and validation of complex, software-intensive systems (e.g., robotics, aerospace, automotive)

  • Proven track record of designing and executing human factors studies for complex, safety-critical human-machine interfaces

  • Direct experience with the public road deployment and safety case development for Level 4/5 autonomous vehicles

  • Experience with simulation-based testing methodologies and large-scale safety data analysis

  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and lead teams through complex technical challenges

  • Familiarity with VnV development plan against requirements derived from STPA, FMEA, etc 

  • Expertise in the application of safety standards such as ISO 26262 and SOTIF (ISO 21448) in a product development environment

  • Deep proficiency in Python and SQL for test scripting, data analysis, and automation

  • Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    Foster City, United States
    Hybrid — some on-site time required
    Who can apply
    US
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    United States

    Listing Details

    Posted
    April 9, 2026
    First seen
    April 10, 2026
    Last seen
    May 5, 2026

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    25
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    0
    Trust Level
    44%
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    May 5, 2026

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    Zoox, a subsidiary of Amazon, designs fully autonomous vehicles focusing on making urban transportation safer and more efficient.

    Employees
    3k+
    Founded
    2014
    Domain
    zoox.com
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    ZooxManager, System Safety (Service and Operations Verification and Validation)USD 199000–273000