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Full-Time

Staff Product Manager

Customer Experience

Updated on 10/23/2024

Zoox

Zoox

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles

Automotive & Transportation
Energy
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$179k - $259kAnnually

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

Senior, Expert

San Mateo, CA, USA

Hybrid position in Foster City, CA.

Category
Product Management
Product Strategy
Product
Required Skills
Agile
Product Management
Requirements
  • 8+ years of direct product management experience bringing 0->1 digital products to market
  • You possess a passion for impactful user experiences and have relentless attention to detail
  • You can balance long-term strategic objectives against near-term tactical wins
  • You have a track record of taking action and delivering
  • You’re extremely comfortable with data and can navigate complex tradeoffs in a structured way
Responsibilities
  • You have a unique opportunity to craft and own a multi-year product strategy and roadmap that inspires your team and pushes boundaries
  • You will own the successful execution of the product across its lifecycle
  • In this role, you will develop a deep understanding of the customer, market, and business objectives to find new opportunities and align your product domain to company goals
  • Be the Product Owner for cross-functional Agile product development teams - own the product backlog, clearly set priorities, write user stories, drive incremental improvements
  • Ruthlessly prioritize features and ensure priorities are clearly communicated at all times

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

6%

1 year growth

29%

2 year growth

47%
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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.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Sick Days

Free Lunch or Snacks

Employee Assitance Program