Zoox · 2 days ago
Director of Engineering, Product Software
Foster City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$354K/yr - $424K/yr
8+ years expZoox is revolutionizing transportation and shaping the future of mobility. As the Director of Product Software, you will lead the development of the ride-hailing service, overseeing software teams and ensuring a world-class customer experience through strategic vision and cross-functional collaboration.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesMachine LearningRoboticsTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy for our ride-hailing platform, ensuring alignment with Zoox’s overarching goals and the evolving demands of the market
Lead the end-to-end development of the ride-hailing ecosystem, including the user-facing app, backend fleet management systems, operational tools for dispatch and fleet monitoring, and the in-vehicle user experience
Drive adoption of best software engineering and infrastructure automation practices to increase efficiency and streamline development processes
Work closely with teams across engineering, product management, marketing, and fleet operations to ensure seamless integration and alignment on product objectives and deliverables
Attract, hire, and inspire a world-class engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence
Advocate for the customer at every stage of product development, ensuring the ride hailing experience meets and exceeds user expectations
Define and monitor key metrics to track the success of the product, driving continuous improvement through data-driven insights
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of extensive leadership experience, leading teams of 50+
Hands-on experience having deployed real products into the real world, and understanding the challenges of working with complex systems
Excellent leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to build and manage high-performing engineering teams
Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred
Proven track record of successfully scaling large software systems, preferably in a high-growth environment
5+ years of leading large relevant products from inception to delivery
Benefits
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
Life insurance
Company
Zoox
Zoox is an AI robotics company that provides mobility-as-a-service and self-driving car services. It is a sub-organization of Amazon.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$955MKey Investors
Grok Ventures
2020-06-26Acquired
2019-10-21Convertible Note· $200M
2018-07-08Series B· $465M
Leadership Team
Nelson Pedreiro
Sr. Vice President, Hardware
Z
Zheng Gao
Director of Hardware Engineering
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