Director, AI & Insights

Number of employees

4100

Foster City, CA, United States

Posted on: 2025-10-05

Category: emobility

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Director

Salary

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About the company:

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 is seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Applied AI & Insights to lead our enterprise-wide transformation through data and artificial intelligence. This role will focus on two core areas: driving AI-powered productivity across business functions—including Finance, HR, IT, Marketing, and Supply Chain—by developing and deploying scalable AI platforms and tools; and building a world-class enterprise business intelligence capability to deliver robust financial, operational, and strategic insights. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in AI/ML and data architecture with a strong understanding of business operations and a proven ability to lead high-performing teams. This position is critical to shaping Zoox’s data strategy and delivering measurable business impact.

About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.


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If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] 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.

In This Role, You Will...

  • Lead the development and deployment of AI-powered platforms and tools that enhance productivity across core business functions such as Finance, HR, IT, Marketing, Procurement, and Supply Chain.
  • Identify, evaluate, and implement off-the-shelf AI agents to streamline operations, reduce costs, and accelerate business processes.
  • Architect and build a scalable enterprise business intelligence (BI) and analytics infrastructure to support high-quality financial, operational, and strategic reporting.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to translate business needs into data and AI solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
  • Manage and grow a high-performing team of AI, data, and analytics professionals, fostering innovation, operational excellence, and a data-driven culture.
  • Qualifications

  • Proven experience leading AI/ML initiatives and data-driven transformations in a complex, cross-functional business environment.
  • Strong technical expertise in AI/ML, data architecture, analytics platforms, and business intelligence tools (e.g., Snowflake, Tableau, SAP BW/4HANA, Power BI, or similar).
  • Deep understanding of enterprise operations and processes across functions like Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and IT, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
  • Demonstrated success in building and managing high-performing technical teams, including AI engineers, data scientists, and BI analysts.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking skills, with a track record of influencing executive leadership and driving measurable business outcomes.
  • Bonus Qualifications

  • Experience implementing GenAI tools or Large Language Models (LLMs) in an enterprise setting to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, or improve employee productivity.
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