Full-Time
Technical Program Manager
Software
Posted on 6/27/2024
Zoox
1,001-5,000 employees
Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles
Compensation Overview
$146k - $210k/yr
Senior
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
San Mateo, CA, USA
This is a hybrid position, which implies that the candidate will be required to work in the office for part of the week.
- BS or MS degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent job experience
- At least 5 years of experience in engineering, program management, or management consulting
- Deep familiarity with software, hardware, or automotive development processes
- Strong track record of managing complex cross-functional projects
- Strong references that highlight your ability to build strong working relationships with senior leaders and engineers across functions and departments
- An ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience
- Understand, plan and modify product configurations to meet downstream consumer teams needs
- Work with department leaders to translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed product roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables
- Create and deliver technical presentations that explain program initiatives to downstream consumer teams
- Confer with engineers and consumer teams to assess systems needs and requirements
- Analyze, determine and provide information needed for the development of software products to all relative stakeholders
- Collaborate with cross-functional leaders and Finance team in order to define and track resource requirements (headcount and budget)
- Establish standard reports to provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments
Zoox focuses on creating autonomous mobility solutions aimed at transforming urban transportation. The company is developing a fully integrated ride-hailing service with a vehicle specifically designed for autonomous operation, rather than retrofitting existing cars. This allows Zoox to enhance safety, efficiency, and passenger comfort. The vehicle features advanced sensors, cameras, and AI systems for navigating urban environments, and it has a spacious interior for up to four passengers. Safety is prioritized through rigorous testing and collaboration with regulatory bodies. Additionally, Zoox's vehicles are fully electric, promoting sustainability by reducing emissions. The ride-hailing service utilizes advanced algorithms to optimize routing and improve the passenger experience. Zoox's goal is to create smarter, safer, and more efficient transportation solutions that enhance urban living.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$2.4B
Headquarters
Menlo Park, California
Founded
2014
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Zoox's expansion into Los Angeles increases its testing and operational capabilities.
- The use of advanced LiDAR technology improves navigation in complex urban settings.
- Zoox's commitment to sustainability aligns with global trends towards eco-friendly transportation.
What critics are saying
- A recent software glitch led to a crash, highlighting potential system vulnerabilities.
- Increased competition from Waymo and Cruise could impact Zoox's market share.
- Amazon's efficiency drive may reduce resources and support for Zoox.
What makes Zoox unique
- Zoox designs vehicles specifically for autonomous operation, unlike retrofitting existing cars.
- The company integrates advanced AI systems for precise navigation in urban environments.
- Zoox's vehicles feature a unique, spacious interior for enhanced passenger comfort.
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Health Insurance
Maternity & Paternity Leave
Vacation & Paid Time Off
Sick Days
Free Lunch or Snacks
Employee Assitance Program
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↑ 0%Amazon reportedly cut about 100 jobs in its devices and services unit, saying it did so as part of a regular business review. The layoffs amount to a small portion of the unit’s total workforce, Reuters reported Wednesday (May 14), citing a company spokesperson. “As part of our ongoing work to make our teams and programs operate more efficiently, and to better align with our product roadmap, we’ve made the difficult decision to eliminate a small number of roles,” the spokesperson said, according to the report
Amazon’s self-driving car startup Zoox has issued a recall for 270 of its robotaxis after one of its vehicles was involved in a crash last month in Las Vegas, the company said Tuesday.The issue stems from a flaw in the vehicle’s automated driving system. According to a report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on May 1, the software could incorrectly predict how another vehicle is moving, something that can lead to a crash.That’s exactly what happened on April 8, when an unoccupied Zoox robotaxi collided with another car in Las Vegas. Thankfully, no one was hurt, and both vehicles sustained only minor damage.“After analysis and rigorous testing, Zoox identified the root cause,” the company said in a blog post. “We issued a software update that was implemented across all Zoox vehicles. All Zoox vehicles on the road today, including our purpose-built robotaxi and test fleet, have the updated software.”The company paused its driverless operations to investigate the incident but has since resumed service after applying the fix.Founded in 2014 by Tim Kentley-Klay and Dr. Jesse Levinson, Amazon bought Zoox back in 2020 for over $1 billion with big hopes of pushing into the robotaxi space
Robotaxi crash in Las Vegas led to Zoox recall, pause in autonomous vehicle testing.
Amazon owns Zoox issues recall following a Robotaxi crash.
Amazon-owned robotaxi company Zoox announced Tuesday it issued a software recall for 270 of its vehicles following an accident involving one of its units last month, in what was the latest rocky incident for the fledgling robotaxi industry.