Full-Time

Staff/Senior Technical Operations Engineer

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Zoox

Zoox

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles

Automotive & Transportation
Energy
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$222k - $293kAnnually

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

Expert

San Mateo, CA, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Foster City, CA.

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Site Reliability Engineering
Cloud Engineering
Required Skills
TCP/IP
AWS
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • 10+ years of IT experience and 5+ years of real-time operations experience
  • BS / MS in Information Technology or equivalent experience
  • Proven track record of working successfully in critical real-time operations, e.g. life-safety, financial, transportation, etc
  • Full-stack knowledge: Understanding of the concepts of production IT environments and end-to-end service delivery.
  • Experience with Linux systems administration, preferably Ubuntu
  • Demonstrable knowledge of networking concepts and troubleshooting: OSI model, TCP/IP, DMZ
  • Exposure to operating production environments in AWS
  • Familiarity with real-time monitoring solutions and concepts
  • Beneficial: Exposure to EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service)
Responsibilities
  • Work within the Zoox Fusion Center, serving as the primary IT point-of-contact during work hours. Support real-time operations by providing immediate troubleshooting and technical assistance.
  • Oversee the monitoring of our active robot fleet, ensuring constant vigilance and a quick response to any issues. Implement and manage real-time monitoring solutions to maintain system stability.
  • Provide robust technical support for deployed environments in AWS. Utilize your expertise in networking, and cloud computing to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Coordinate with multiple technical and support teams to enhance our real-time operations capabilities. Work collaboratively to discover, document, and optimize real-time technical operations processes.
  • Apply SRE principles to improve the reliability, scalability, and performance of our systems. Drive continuous improvement in our real-time operations environment.

Zoox focuses on creating a fully integrated autonomous ride-hailing service designed specifically for urban transportation. Unlike other companies that modify existing vehicles for self-driving capabilities, Zoox has engineered its own vehicle from the ground up, optimizing it for safety, efficiency, and passenger comfort. The vehicle features advanced sensors, cameras, and AI systems that allow it to navigate complex city environments. It can carry up to four passengers in a spacious interior, ensuring a pleasant ride experience. Safety is paramount, with rigorous testing and collaboration with regulatory bodies to meet high standards. Additionally, Zoox's vehicles are fully electric, promoting sustainability by reducing emissions. The company also develops a user-friendly ride-hailing platform that uses data analytics to improve routing and reduce wait times. Zoox aims to enhance urban mobility while prioritizing safety and environmental responsibility.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$1.2B

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Zoox's expansion into Austin and Miami opens new markets and data collection opportunities.
  • Partnership with Williams Racing boosts Zoox's brand visibility in the U.S. market.
  • Hiring former Tesla executive Gao could accelerate Zoox's technological advancements.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Waymo and Cruise may impact Zoox's market share.
  • Expansion into new cities introduces regulatory and operational challenges for Zoox.
  • Partnership with Williams Racing may divert focus from core vehicle development.

What makes Zoox unique

  • Zoox designs vehicles specifically for autonomous operation, unlike retrofitting existing cars.
  • Zoox's vehicles feature a unique, futuristic design with advanced AI systems.
  • Zoox offers a fully integrated ride-hailing service optimized for safety and efficiency.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Sick Days

Free Lunch or Snacks

Employee Assitance Program