Staff Vehicle Safety Integration Engineer at Zoox in Foster City, CA

We are seeking a Staff Vehicle Safety Integration Engineer to architect next-generation occupant protection systems for our electric and autonomous fleet. In this high-impact role, you will lead the technical strategy for global safety performance, bridging the gap between high-level requirements and physical validation. You will drive the cross-functional alignment of structures and restraints, ensuring our vehicles exceed the world’s most rigorous safety standards while redefining protection for the age of autonomy. We are looking for a seasoned technical leader who is deeply passionate about the unique safety challenges posed by autonomous mobility. You should be an expert at bridging the gap between CAE simulation and physical testing, with a sharp eye for data-driven insights and a commitment to mission-critical reliability. If you’re eager to leverage your expertise in global safety standards to redefine protection for the autonomous era, let’s build the future together. BEFORE PROCEEDING, PLEASE REMEMBER TO ADD THE CORRECT TAGS! (See tags list below) About the Role Tell potential applicants about the team’s core values. This will help ensure candidates who share Zoox’s values apply. Highlight the broader impact of the team and Zoox. Quality applicants are drawn to work that is meaningful. How will a candidate be contributing and making a difference? Communicate that there are opportunities for learning and growth. Great candidates seek out companies that support growth and learning. Remember: Candidates are looking for cues about whether or not they will fit in at Zoox, so make sure your language is balanced and inclusive. Example: The Autonomous Driving Software Integration team at Zoox is responsible for bringing together the computer science world with the automotive world in order to create an amazing product for everyone. Our team has a collaborative culture marked by openness and supportive risk-taking. You’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to making cities safer, smarter and more sustainable. Together with the team, you will define the driving experience of the robot by engineering application software responsible for decision making, trajectory planning, and controls. We are looking for an engineer who is excited to traverse the autonomous driving compute stack, loves to learn new things, and likes to take ownership of major software components. If you like to work close to the robot platform and enjoy experiencing your developed software in the robot, we would like to hear from you. TAGS - Data Science - Communications - Design and Product - Operations - Finance - Procurement - Hardware Engineering - Product Security - Human Resources - Program Management - Information Technology - Quality - Legal and Policy - Software Engineering - Manufacturing Operations - Supply Chain - Systems and Safety