Real job — pulled straight from Zoox’s careers page · Verified August 21, 2026 · No reposts.
Job description
Zoox is hiring a Chassis Controls Engineer, Brakes & Steering — a full-time, based in Foster City, CA role. Apply directly on Zoox's careers page below.
Chassis Controls Engineer, Brakes & Steering
Team: Body, Closures and Chassis
Location: Foster City, CA
Commitment: Full-time
Workplace Type: onsite
Salary:
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. 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.
In this role, you will:
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Author, refine, and maintain comprehensive technical specifications for brake controls, collaborating closely with external suppliers and cross-functional internal teams at Zoox.
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Lead suppliers in the development of brake control functions to meet prescribed performance targets and to deliver FW releases in time for company milestones.
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Design and develop robust diagnostic scripts and tools to streamline system troubleshooting and validation.
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Lead the triage, resolution, and impact assessment of supplier firmware defects by leveraging insights from architecture and system design teams.
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Partner with multidisciplinary experts in AI, Mechatronics, Computer Vision, and Robotics to integrate cutting-edge innovations into the core vehicle platform.
Qualifications
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BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field, with 6+ years of hands-on experience in the automotive or aerospace industry.
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Direct ownership of functional development, tuning, or validation for hydraulic braking systems (e.g., ABS, ESC, TCS, e-Brake) at an automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier.
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Proven track record of debugging complex, ambiguous, and multi-faceted issues spanning the hardware-software-firmware boundary.
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Extensive experience developing, configuring, and operating Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test benches to execute automated firmware regression testing.
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Strong understanding of the automotive product development lifecycle, including software release processes, change management, and long-term schedule planning.
Bonus Qualifications
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Advanced, hands-on experience with industry-standard tools: Vector CANalyzer/CANoe, dSPACE (ControlDesk/ConfigurationDesk), Polarion, Jira, and Confluence.
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Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN, CAN-FD) and functional safety standards (ISO 26262, ASIL-D).
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Experience writing test scripts using Python, MATLAB/Simulink, or CAPL to automate HIL validation suites.
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Chassis Controls Engineer, Brakes & Steering at Zoox?
The required skills for Chassis Controls Engineer, Brakes & Steering at Zoox include: CAN, Python, Matlab, Simulink, JIRA, Confluence.
What is the seniority level for Chassis Controls Engineer, Brakes & Steering at Zoox?
Chassis Controls Engineer, Brakes & Steering at Zoox is a Senior level position.
How do I apply for Chassis Controls Engineer, Brakes & Steering at Zoox?
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