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Full-Time

IT Platform Manager

Updated on 10/2/2024

Zoox

Zoox

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles

Energy
AI & Machine Learning
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$229k - $288kAnnually

+ Sign-on Bonus + Amazon RSUs + Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights

Senior, Expert

San Mateo, CA, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Foster City, CA.

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Platform Engineering
Cloud Engineering
Required Skills
AWS
Requirements
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams.
  • Proven experience in incident management and operations, focusing on delivering scalable, highly available services.
  • Extensive experience managing large-scale cloud services and enterprise storage solutions.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Expertise with VMware, AWS, and high-performance computing environments.
Responsibilities
  • Lead, mentor, and grow the IT Platform Compute, Storage, and Cloud teams
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to develop and execute storage and cloud roadmaps that meet Zoox’s functional, scalability, and reliability requirements
  • Oversee the management and successful delivery of multiple strategic and tactical projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, timely execution, and adherence to budget constraints
  • Continuously assess and re-prioritize initiatives to ensure operational effectiveness and strategic alignment
  • Manage incident responses with a strong operational focus, ensuring the continuity and availability of critical services

Zoox is developing a fully integrated autonomous ride-hailing service with a vehicle designed specifically for self-driving. This vehicle features advanced sensors and AI systems for navigating urban environments and can comfortably accommodate four passengers. Unlike competitors that retrofit existing cars, Zoox's approach allows for optimized safety and efficiency, with a strong commitment to sustainability through fully electric vehicles. The goal is to enhance urban transportation, making it smarter and safer while improving the quality of life in cities.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$2.3B

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

21%

2 year growth

44%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Zoox's association with Amazon provides strong financial backing and access to advanced technologies, enhancing job security and innovation potential.
  • The company's rapid expansion into new markets like Austin and Miami offers employees opportunities for career growth and new project experiences.
  • Zoox's focus on purpose-built autonomous vehicles positions it at the forefront of the self-driving car industry, offering employees a chance to work on cutting-edge technology.

What critics are saying

  • Incidents involving Zoox's self-driving vehicles, such as unexpected braking and crashes, could lead to regulatory scrutiny and operational setbacks.
  • The competitive landscape with established players like Waymo and Cruise may pressure Zoox to accelerate its development timeline, potentially compromising safety and quality.

What makes Zoox unique

  • Zoox's purpose-built autonomous robotaxi is designed specifically for self-driving, unlike retrofitted vehicles used by some competitors.
  • Backed by Amazon, Zoox has significant financial and technological resources to accelerate its development and deployment of autonomous vehicles.
  • Zoox's expansion into multiple cities like Austin, Miami, and Seattle demonstrates its aggressive growth strategy and commitment to broadening its operational footprint.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Sick Days

Free Lunch or Snacks

Employee Assitance Program