Staff Electrical Engineer, Compute

Foster City, CA hybrid Until 8/30/2026 7+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted April 9, 2026 Last posted July 1, 2026
Job description

Zoox's Advanced Hardware Engineering team is responsible for the design, development, and innovation of sensor technology and the compute platform for our vehicles. In this role, you will work within a multi-disciplinary engineering team to have end to end ownership of high-speed digital designs and embedded systems in accordance with industry standards, best practices, and requirements 

In this role, you will:

  • Provide electrical engineering leadership for high performance Compute modules
  • Work extensively with cross-functional teams (software, mechanical, integration) to ensure product success
  • Able to drive the team to consensus in a dynamic environment

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in electrical engineering or equivalent and 7+ years of professional work experience
  • Minimum 7+ years of professional work experience
  • Strong technical leadership and decision making
  • Strong electrical engineering fundamentals
  • Track record of successful product delivery
  • Experience in board and system-level testing and characterization
  • Working knowledge of circuit design and simulation tools
  • Working knowledge of schematic design and PCB layout tool (Altium Designer preferred)
  • Strong problem-solving skills (both technical and organizational)
  • Experience with both prototype and high-volume contact manufacturing including overseas

Bonus Qualifications

  • Knowledge of x86/Compute architecture
  • Experience in functional safety
  • Experience in automotive/EV/AV/aerospace/space or similar industries
  • Experience in various development models (JDM/OEM)
  • Experience in software/automation development
  • Hands-on lab experience such as soldering, and experience with lab equipment (power supplies, signal generators, oscilloscopes)
  • Familiarity with common industry technologies and protocols including PCIe, GMSL, NVMe, I2C, CAN, USB

Compensation (from employer):
217000–300000 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Lead high-speed digital and embedded systems design for compute modules.

Job title

Staff Electrical Engineer, Compute

Experience level

7+ years

Minimum experience

7+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Foster City, CA; on-site with remote possible

Salary

$217k–$300k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

electrical engineeringcircuit designPCB layoutsystem testing

Preferred skills

x86 architecturefunctional safetyautomotive industry experiencelab testing

Specializations

digital designembedded systemscircuit designPCB layout
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Foster City, CA, USA

Hybrid City