Full-Time
Senior Manager
L3 Vehicle Operations
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Zoox
1,001-5,000 employees
Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles
Compensation Overview
$164k - $246kAnnually
Senior
San Francisco, CA, USA
Position requires onsite presence in San Francisco.
- Bachelors Degree
- 10+ years leading the business side of relevant large-scale operations
- 8+ years of managing large teams across multiple locations
- Management of continuous safety standards and improvement initiatives
- Experience in change management processes
- Comfortability with travel to current operational cities and new city expansions (~30% per year)
- Manage, hire, and train high-caliber Vehicle Operations personnel and facilitate their career growth within Fleet Operations.
- Manage the execution of the L3 test vehicle fleet, focusing on operational efficiency by making data-driven, impactful decisions.
- Work with other managers, the program management team within Fleet Operations, and other cross-functional teams to provide vehicle support across all areas of test and validation managed from the HQ. These include permanent deployments around the Bay Area and shorter-term & longer-term deployment development across the US.
- Drive an excellent safety culture by leading safe and efficient operations.
- Lead feedback to cross-functional teams to improve SW, system design, and safety processes while tracking tasks to completion and ensure a communication feedback loop.
- Support cross-functional engagements at all Zoox locations, including PMO, Policy, Legal, Infrastructure, and other discussions and decision-making. This includes briefing at the executive level, up to and including the CEO and CTO.
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
6 month growth
↑ 7%1 year growth
↑ 23%2 year growth
↑ 47%
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.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Maternity & Paternity Leave
Vacation & Paid Time Off
Sick Days
Free Lunch or Snacks
Employee Assitance Program