Zoox is transforming mobility-as-a-service by developing a fully autonomous, purpose-built fleet designed for AI to drive and humans to enjoy.
Zoox has embarked on a highly ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution for our cities. As a technical program manager, you will work cross-functionally with engineering leaders across software, hardware, vehicle engineering, and product to drive our corporate strategy into tactical and detailed road maps that facilitate effective execution at each stage of our growth curve. You will work with each engineering team to develop project schedules, identify milestones, flag risks, estimate budgets, and clearly communicate ongoing progress.
Compensation and Benefits
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary will range from $140,000 to $278,000. A sign-on bonus may be part of a compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
In this role, you will:
Partner with engineering managers in the respective Autonomy team (Perception, Prediction & Behavioral ML, TeleGuidance, Planning & Controls, Collision Avoidance System) to translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed product roadmaps, timelines, and deliverablesDrive cross-functional teams across Autonomy teams to build and execute on solutions for improving our driving behaviorCollaborate with engineering to figure out how best to develop the underlying measurements and datasets for Driving Behavior KPIs Highlight potential risks and proactively build out risk-mitigating actionsBuild and deliver executive presentations on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishmentsQualifications
BS/MS degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent job experienceAt least 2 years of experience in engineering program managementStrong track record of managing complex cross-functional projects and problem solvingAn ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audienceDeep familiarity with software development processes & proficiency in tools or processes required to manage complex projects (i.e. Gantt charts, risk matrix, Smartsheet, JIRA, etc.)Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills are a must, ability to create visualizations of KPIs and program risksBonus Qualifications
Experience with AI/ML, autonomous vehicles, computer vision, large language models, reinforcement learning, simulation, and/or automotive or aerospace processes is highly desiredExperience with developing and scaling strategy, processes, plans, procedures, reporting and handling escalationsStrong references that highlight your ability to build strong working relationships with senior leaders, program managers, and engineers across functions and departments