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Manager, System Safety (Service and Operations Verification and Validation)
Zoox · Foster City, CA · Hybrid · Active · $199,000–$273,000 / year · Lever
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Zoox |
| Title | Manager, System Safety (Service and Operations Verification and Validation) |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | System Design and Mission Assurance / Verification & Validation |
| Location | Foster City, CA, United States |
| Work model | Hybrid / Hybrid |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | $199,000–$273,000 / year |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | Lever |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-04-09 / 2026-05-29 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-05-29 / 2026-06-06 |
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| Company | Zoox |
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| ATS provider | Lever |
Description
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.
About Zoox
Zoox 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.
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Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] or your assigned recruiter.
A 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.
In this role, you will:
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
Qualifications
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
Bonus Qualifications
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
Full job record
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| Title | Manager, System Safety (Service and Operations Verification and Validation) |
| Normalized Title | — |
| Status | active |
| Active | yes |
| Location Text | Foster City, CA |
| Department | System Design and Mission Assurance |
| Team | Verification & Validation |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Workplace Type | hybrid |
| Remote Policy | hybrid |
| Country | United States |
| Region | CA |
| City | Foster City |
| Salary Raw | USD 199000-273000 per-year-salary |
| Salary Min | 199,000 |
| Salary Max | 273,000 |
| Salary Currency | USD |
| Salary Period | year |
| Source URL | https://jobs.lever.co/zoox/91cb95a8-0025-41c1-9649-d1c87fa9741f |
| Apply URL | https://jobs.lever.co/zoox/91cb95a8-0025-41c1-9649-d1c87fa9741f/apply |
| First Seen At | 2026-05-29 06:58:06Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-06 20:04:34Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-06 20:04:34Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-05-29 06:58:06Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2026-04-09 23:22:53Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
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