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Full-Time

Staff Autonomy Integration Manager

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Zoox

Zoox

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles

Energy
AI & Machine Learning
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$190k - $260kAnnually

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

Senior, Expert

San Mateo, CA, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
Applied Machine Learning
Robotics & Autonomous Systems
AI & Machine Learning
Requirements
  • 10+ years of technical product management experience, ideally in the field of robotics or software.
  • Strategy and leadership skills; Collaborate with internal partners and users to solve complex cross-functional problems. Use your influence to generate great outcomes.
  • Established skills in distilling ambiguous problem spaces into compelling product visions.
  • Technical background (degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience).
Responsibilities
  • Define readiness criteria and goals for a driving behavior cluster.
  • Define how a driving behavior cluster can be broken down into sub-clusters and prioritize those based on upcoming milestones.
  • Define metrics to measure driving behavior cluster’s readiness.
  • Work with software and metrics engineering teams to align on technical solutions and priorities.
  • Be the key interface to other teams and organizations within Zoox in order to drive two-way collaboration that solves product problems with minimum churn to the engineering teams.
  • Work with the teams to develop driving behavior cluster roadmaps that anticipate and address critical needs of the business before they become critical gaps.

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