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Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Brief overview

Foster City, CAIn-person
UndergradOr in progress
$217k–$261k/yrStated range
5+ yrsMinimum
718 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
232 green cardsCertified filings
Electrical control unit (ECU) designSchematic capturePCB layoutPower electronicsHigh-speed designComputer architectureAnalog and mixed-signal systemsEthernetDDR memoryPCIeSerDesAltiumHardware bring-upDebuggingFirmware developmentLab testingTest equipment

About the company

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Zoox is an AI robotics company that provides mobility-as-a-service and self-driving car services. It is a sub-organization of Amazon.

Visa sponsorship history

4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026

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718H-1B approved
99%approval rate
154new H-1B hires
232PERM certified
$175,157median wage / yr
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2023187
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LCA Certified ApplicationsAn early filing step, not a visa approval: it signals intent, not confirmed sponsorship.
202355
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Green Card (PERM) FilingsCertified green card filings: a long-term commitment to international hires.
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Job description

Help shape the future of mobility. As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer at Zoox, you will lead the development of electronic control modules that power our autonomous vehicle platform. We’re looking for an innovative, hands-on engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about bringing cutting-edge technology to life.

In this role, you will:

  • Lead the design and development of the electrical control unit (ECU) for next-generation sensing and control systems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product architecture and engineering requirements
  • Design, prototype, and validate electrical circuits for your control unit
  • Perform schematic capture and PCB layout
  • Develop basic firmware and scripts for hardware bring-up and debugging
  • Work closely with mechanical engineers on packaging, manufacturability, and thermal considerations
  • Define test requirements and execute key validation activities in partnership with validation engineers
  • Drive root-cause analysis and mentor junior engineers and technicians on troubleshooting best practices 

    • Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in automotive ECU design
  • Proven record of delivering automotive-grade products into mass production
  • Strong fundamentals in power electronics, high-speed design, computer architecture, analog, and mixed-signal systems
  • Experience designing and validating high-speed signaling interfaces such as Ethernet, DDR memory, PCIe, and SerDes.
  • Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design tools (e.g., Altium)
  • Strong hands-on lab skills and familiarity with test equipment and best practices
  • Knowledge of automotive EMC compliance
  • Understanding of automotive functional safety and control-unit-level safety integration
    • 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.
    Accommodations
    If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com 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.

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