Senior/Staff Software Technical Program Manager - Automated Configuration Management

Zoox

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Foster City, CA, United States

Posted on: 2024-02-20

Category: emobility

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Senior

Salary

Salary not provided

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.

The Systems Engineering and Integration (SEI) team’s mission is to work with teams across Zoox to analyze and address gaps in systems design and verification, to ensure we follow best practices on both sides of the classic “V” model. We are seeking an experienced Software Technical Program Manager who will develop and define configuration management processes to improve reliability, and scalability across the software development lifecycle while working cross-functionally to ensure the integration of our configuration management processes.

Compensation

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary range for this position is $191,000 to $277,000. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

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.

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.

Accommodations

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:

Be a key member of the configuration management team implementing automated configuration management of our fleet of autonomous robots working alongside representatives from HW, IT, Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations. You will be the lead for the SW teams.

Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for automated configuration management aligned with project objectives and timelines for self-driving vehicle development.

Evaluate, select, and implement software tools and platforms for automated configuration management, ensuring alignment with project requirements and industry best practices.

Define, refine, and optimize configuration management processes to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability across the software development lifecycle.

Lead a virtual team across Zoox responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automated configuration management solutions, providing guidance, support, and mentorship as needed.

Collaborate closely with software development, testing, infrastructure, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of configuration management processes with overall project workflows.

Identify potential risks and dependencies related to configuration management activities and develop proactive mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and deliverables.

Drive a culture of continuous improvement by promoting innovation, implementing best practices, and staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in configuration management.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field and 7+ years of relevant experience

Proven experience in software program management with a focus on automated configuration management, preferably in the automotive or autonomous vehicle industry.

Familiarity with embedded FW and SW development cycles.