Senior / Staff Connectivity Integration Lead

The role

You will own the performance, optimization and debugging of the Telematics Control Unit (TCU) on the Zoox autonomous vehicle platform. You will analyze diagnostics and logs across cellular, WiFi and software layers, and design and run test campaigns to find edge cases before they affect operations.

What you will do

• Own performance, optimization and debugging of the TCU
• Analyze diagnostics and log outputs across cellular, 4G/5G modem, software layer and WiFi
• Design, facilitate and evaluate advanced testing campaigns using network emulation tools such as Keysight UXM
• Ensure interfaces between RF-baseband, baseband-protocol stack and host are architected, documented and validated
• Define component integration plans and test plans from hardware bring-up to large-scale fleet deployment
• Find root causes of log reviews and cross-functional integration problems and propose solutions
• Provide insights on connectivity software and protocols to improve system performance and reliability
• Review and adjust Software, Firmware and integration design specifications and requirements

Required qualifications

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or a similar discipline
• 8+ years of experience
• Expertise in developing 3GPP cellular (4G, 5G-NR), WiFi or satellite feature test plans
• Expertise in debugging 4G-LTE and 5G-NR protocol layers (MAC, L1, RF, FW)
• Expertise in LTE/5G protocol stacks (NAS, PDCP, RRC, RLC, MAC, PHY)
• Ability to use cellular network analysis tools (e.g., QXDM, Shannon Tools, Wireshark) and develop log frameworks to automate analysis
• Hands-on experience configuring or programming wireless test platforms (UXM, CMX500, SMBv100, Spirent)
• Experience testing and troubleshooting modem development boards and prototypes

Benefits

• Salary
• Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights
• Paid time off (sick leave, vacation, bereavement)
• Unpaid time off
• Health insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Sign-on bonus may be offered

Before you apply

• Leveling and placement within a level depend on years of experience, domain knowledge and interview performance

About the company

Zoox develops autonomous vehicles and fleet systems. Robust, low-latency connectivity supports its real-time cloud services, fleet management and teleoperation.