Full-Time

Staff Technical Product Manager

AI

Posted on 12/16/2024

Zoox

Zoox

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles

Automotive & Transportation
Energy
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$197k - $286kAnnually

+ Sign-on Bonus

Senior, Expert

San Mateo, CA, USA

Hybrid position in Foster City, CA.

Category
Product Management
Product Research
Product Strategy
Product
Required Skills
Agile
Product Management
SCRUM
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 8+ years in product management and delivery, with at least 2+ years focused on AI/ML-enabled or Conversational AI products
  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Demonstrated success managing the end-to-end product lifecycle, from setting the strategic vision and defining roadmaps to executing product launches and integrating customer feedback
  • Experience leading discussions with both technical and non-technical audiences around technology tradeoffs and associated product strategy
  • Strong understanding of Conversational AI technologies, including voice recognition technology, natural language processing and machine learning
  • Experience leading agile software development and scrum methodology
Responsibilities
  • Design dynamic AI-generated capabilities: Leverage creative narrative building elements to enhance the consumer experience across platforms.
  • Shape Product Vision: Identify major opportunities and craft product vision, strategies, and roadmaps that align with Zoox’s strategic objectives and customer needs.
  • Strategic Insight: Leverage understanding of Zoox’s market position to deliver industry-leading products that align with our mission.
  • Dynamic Efficiency: Thrive in a fast-paced environment where processes are flexible, and innovative solutions are essential.
  • Data Utilization: Utilize data, research, and market insights to guide product strategies and development plans.
  • User-Centric Design: Integrate user research and market analysis into product requirements to enhance usability and productivity.
  • Project Leadership: Oversee the planning, initiation, and management of tools, features, services, and product scalability
  • Team Collaboration: Collaborate with top-tier engineers and designers to drive product development while fostering a positive team environment.
  • Cross-functional coordination: Work closely with various teams to define product requirements, manage resources, and ensure key milestones are met.
  • Ship Product: Spearhead the creation and launch of fully realized, generative AI-enabled products with significant customer impact.
  • Performance Metrics: Develop and analyze metrics to gauge product success and track performance indicators.

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, while prioritizing passenger comfort and safety. Unlike competitors that retrofit existing cars, Zoox's approach allows for optimization in every aspect of the vehicle and service. The goal is to create a smarter, safer, and more sustainable transportation system that enhances urban living.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$1.2B

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

31%

2 year growth

50%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Zoox's partnership with Williams Racing enhances brand visibility in the autonomous vehicle market.
  • Expanding operations to Austin and Miami allows Zoox to refine technology in diverse environments.
  • Aicha Evans' leadership provides strategic direction, leveraging her experience from Intel.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Waymo and Cruise could impact Zoox's market share and growth potential.
  • Expansion to new cities may face regulatory hurdles, delaying deployment and increasing costs.
  • Rapid expansion could strain resources, affecting service quality and customer satisfaction.

What makes Zoox unique

  • Zoox designs vehicles specifically for autonomous operation, unlike competitors retrofitting existing models.
  • Zoox's vehicles feature a futuristic design with state-of-the-art sensors and AI systems.
  • Zoox offers a fully integrated ride-hailing service optimized for safety and passenger comfort.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Sick Days

Free Lunch or Snacks

Employee Assitance Program