# Senior Sensor Hardware Functional Safety Engineer at Zoox

> Hybrid · United States · Senior · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/lever%3Azoox%3Acc074dc6-e1a1-43cc-a02b-164b7b56da74 (read 2026-11-06).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Zoox](https://alderhq.app/companies/zoox)
- Location text: Foster City, CA
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Hybrid · United States (evidence: "Location: Foster City, CA")
- Posted: 2026-05-12 (178 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-04
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://jobs.lever.co/zoox/cc074dc6-e1a1-43cc-a02b-164b7b56da74

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: $226k–$271k per year (from the listing's pay field)
- Market band for similar posted roles (SF Bay Area, n 1027): p25 $182k, median $205k, p75 $229k
- H-1B filings at this company for similar roles, FY26: 193, median offered wage $188k ([US DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/performance))
- Licensed UK sponsor: registered as "Zoox Labs Ltd" (checked 2026-11-03, [register](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers))

## Description (the employer's text)

We are seeking a highly versatile Sensor & Hardware Safety Engineer to bridge the gap between rigorous hardware reliability and real-world system behavior. In this hybrid role, you will be responsible for 50% hardware-level Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and 50% system-level sensor safety (SOTIF / ISO 21448). You will ensure that our custom hardware meets strict ASIL compliance while guaranteeing our advanced sensor suites (Cameras, LiDAR, Radar) operate safely through perception edge-cases and environmental challenges.

### In This Role, You Will:

- Evaluate supplier technical documentation for advanced imagers, microprocessors, and SoCs to verify SEooC and AoU alignment.
- Assess vendor deliverables to guarantee ASIL standards are met for firmware/software maturity and diagnostic systems.
- Execute board-level FMEDA for sophisticated integrated circuits, including FPGAs and microcontrollers.
- Partner with Software, FW, and EE departments to define architectural requirements that enhance diagnostic monitoring.
- Support the V&V team in developing SOTIF-compliant simulation and physical test protocols for edge-case scenarios.
### Qualifications

- Minimum of a B.S. in Automotive, Robotics, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering.
- At least 3 years of professional experience involving board bring-up, silicon validation, or hardware design.
- Understanding of SOTIF and ISO 26262 safety protocols.
- Strong interpersonal and professional communication capabilities within a collaborative environment
### Bonus Qualifications

- ISO 26262 professional certification (CFSP or CFSE).
- Background in automotive-grade hardware validation and design.
- Experience utilizing traceability platforms like JAMA or Polarion.
- Familiarity with industry standards including IEC 61508, DO-254, and DO-178C during board bring-up.

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