Serve Robotics

Director of Systems Reliability & Field Resilience

Los Angeles, California, United States

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$140,000 – $200,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Operations, Software EngineeringIndustries

Requirements

The Director of Systems Reliability & Field Resilience should possess a strong track record of hands-on leadership of small and highly technical software engineering teams, with experience hiring, mentoring, and coaching Sr. level engineers to build a high-performance, collaborative team. Candidates should be comfortable working across all components of a complex system and partnering with domain experts and functional teams to identify issues, perform detailed root cause analysis, and develop strategies for short- and long-term solutions.

Responsibilities

This role involves proactively identifying, triaging, and resolving complex, cross-domain issues impacting delivery service quality/efficiency, working cross-functionally to build monitoring, alerting, automation, and resiliency into the platform, and providing leadership and direction to a team focused on improving end-to-end operational reliability across the robotic delivery operations infrastructure. The Director will also contribute directly in defining, building, and deploying solutions, working closely with engineering, product, and operations to prioritize work and deliver capabilities from concept to production, and partnering across the entire engineering organization to ensure a robust and resilient delivery infrastructure.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis
Monitoring
Alerting
Automation
Resiliency
Incident Management
Troubleshooting
System Design
Leadership
Team Management
Collaboration
Communication

Serve Robotics

Autonomous delivery robots for food and retail

About Serve Robotics

Serve Robotics is changing the delivery industry with its self-driving robots that provide sustainable and efficient delivery solutions. Instead of using traditional vehicles, these lightweight, autonomous robots deliver small items like food and retail products, reducing carbon emissions and traffic congestion. The company operates on a delivery-as-a-service (DaaS) model, allowing businesses in the food and retail sectors to subscribe and pay based on their delivery needs. Serve Robotics aims to lead in the autonomous delivery market by offering eco-friendly solutions that enhance customer experience.

Key Metrics

Redwood City, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$51.6MTotal Funding
POST_IPO_EQUITYCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, Robotics & Automation, Consumer GoodsIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Rapid expansion may strain resources and operational capabilities.
Integration of Vebu could divert focus from core delivery services.
Over-reliance on partners like Uber and Nvidia poses potential risks.

Differentiation

Serve Robotics uses zero-emissions rovers for eco-friendly food delivery.
The company offers delivery-as-a-service with a subscription-based revenue model.
Serve Robotics integrates Vebu's Autocado for expanded automation solutions.

Upsides

Recent $80M funding supports expansion to 2,000 robots by end of 2025.
Acquisition of Vebu enhances automation offerings beyond delivery services.
Appointment of Anthony Armenta boosts AI and software capabilities.

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