Manager, Safety Research
Company: Zoox
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Zoox is on an ambitious journey to develop a full-stack
autonomous mobility solution for cities and safely deploy such a
robotaxi solution. -Zoox's System Design and Mission Assurance
(SDMA) team constructs the Safety Case and validates that our
vehicles are safe enough to be deployed for autonomous driving.
SDMA enables Zoox to rapidly iterate and safely expand capabilities
through trustworthy, innovative, and pragmatic safety engineering.
-We are seeking a people manager for the Safety Research team that
is performing research in areas including crash safety statistics
analysis, crash safety modeling, human factors study, safety risk
modeling, and participation in industry safety standards committee
and working groups, etc. -who is passionate about bringing teams
together and excels in a fast-paced product innovation organization
to lead and grow the System Safety Engineering team in the SDMA
department. ResponsibilitiesBuild a research vision and roadmap for
the SDMA Safety Research team that will support Zoox's near-term
and long-term goals to safely deploy our autonomous driving
technology on public roads. -Establish close collaboration and
build trusting relationships with senior leaders from
cross-functional teams including hardware, software, vehicle
engineering, operations, human factors, program management office,
legal, and safety policy, in order to ensure the Safety Research
team's work is well integrated and excels in a fast-paced product
innovation organization.Lead, mentor, and develop SDMA System
Research Engineers to meet evolving company needsStrategically
define hiring plans to support key department work streamsManage
and allocate team resources based on business
prioritiesQualificationsPhD degree in an Engineering or Science
discipline related to SafetyPeer-reviewed publications in relevant
Safety fieldsPeople management experiencePossesses excellent EQ
with an empathetic communication style that fosters connection,
collaboration and motivationBonus QualificationsExperience in a
fast-paced environment where ambiguity is seen as
opportunitiesWorking experience in automotive industry or the
autonomous driving technology industryWorking level experience with
safety critical systemsFamiliarity with applicable industry safety
standards such as MIL-STD-882, ISO 26262, ISO 21448, etc.
CompensationThere are three major components to compensation for
this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and
Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary range for this position
is $196,000 to $281,000. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of
the compensation package. 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.Vaccine MandateEmployees working in this position will be
required to have received a single dose of the J&J/Janssen
COVID-19 vaccine OR have completed the two-dose Pfizer or Moderna
vaccine series. -In addition, employees will be required to receive
a COVID-19 booster vaccine within two months of becoming eligible
for the booster vaccine.Employees will be required to show proof of
vaccination status upon receipt of a conditional offer of
employment. That offer of employment will be conditioned upon,
among other things, an Applicant's ability to show proof of
vaccination status. Please note the Company provides reasonable
accommodations in accordance with applicable state, federal, and
local laws.About ZooxZoox is developing the first ground-up, fully
autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to
bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of
robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the
next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments.
We're looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to
be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.Follow
us on LinkedInA Final Note:You do not need to match every listed
expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that
diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be
successful, and we are committed to building a team that
encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and
skills.Foster City, CA /System Design and Mission Assurance -
Safety /Full-time/ Hybrid
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