Software Engineering Manager - Service Platform
At a glance
Manager-level Engineering Leadership role at Zoox. Foster City · full-time · $230,000–$315,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Lead and develop individual-contributor engineers, supporting their growth and improving how the team works
- Set performance measures for optimization work, review results and use them to guide technical improvements
- Plan team staffing and allocate resources so projects have the support and tools they need
- Coordinate with partner engineering teams to deliver tested services and manage their integration and deployment
What you bring
- A computer science degree or similar, or at least ten years of relevant experience
- At least five years managing people, hiring and budgets
- A record of shipping large backend services or platforms into production
- Proficiency in Kotlin, Java or another programming language
Who this fits
This is a people-management role leading individual contributors, with hands-on technical guidance for service reliability, performance, scalability, observability, infrastructure, security and releases. The position is hybrid in Foster City.
From the employer
Zoox is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead the Service Platform team within our Ride and Fleet organization. This team plays a critical role in enabling the reliable and scalable operation of our autonomous ride-hailing service by building and maintaining the foundational infrastructure, platforms, and systems.
In this role, you will lead a team of software engineers focused on system reliability, performance, scalability, observability, infrastructure, security, and release processes. You will work in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment, partnering closely with engineering teams to build robust, secure, and high-performing services that support the continued growth and operational needs of Zoox's driverless robotaxi fleet.
In this role, you will:
- Manage, mentor, and grow a team of individual contributors, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
- Provide technical guidance, establish and monitor key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of optimization strategies and drive continuous improvement
- Manage the allocation of resources within the team, ensuring that projects are staffed appropriately and that team members have the necessary tools and support to succeed
- Work with partner teams to deliver tested high quality solution that meets the requirements of client services, as well as ensure smooth integration, deployment
Qualifications
- BS / MS in Computer Science or similar degree and/or 10+ years of relevant experience
- 5+ years Management experience including personnel management, hiring, budget
- Experience successfully shipping large-scale backend services/platforms to production
- Leading & delivering in fast paced and agile environment, in a highly cross organizational setup
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages like Kotlin or Java
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience working Dispatch systems, Routes, Maps
- Experience in Ride Hail / AV Industry
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AccommodationsIf you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.
A Final Note:You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
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