Senior Manager, Map Scalability at Zoox

Foster City, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Autonomous Vehicles, Robotics, Geospatial TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

BS/MS in Computer Science or a related field
Minimum of 8+ years of technical experience in Software Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience directly managing and scaling high-performing software engineering teams
Proven track record of successfully productionizing, designing, and deploying complex, horizontally scalable data platforms or distributed systems
Bonus Qualifications
Strong background and technical fluency in handling large-scale geospatial data, time-series fleet telemetry, or IoT data streams
Expert knowledge of cloud-native architecture and scaling solutions on major platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)
Deep understanding of the architectural trade-offs involved in data ingestion, stream processing, and data validation for continuous, live-updated datasets
Experience with NoSQL databases (like DynamoDB or MongoDB) and data warehousing solutions built for massive scale

Responsibilities

Lead and scale the Fleet Sense effort, managing multiple engineering teams responsible for the end-to-end solution, from vehicle data ingestion to final a priori map improvement
Drive the design, architecture, and scaling of robust, highly available solutions for data flows and the validation process for live, continuously updated data
Foster a high-performance culture, providing coaching, mentorship, and career development for team members
Develop and own the strategic roadmap for the organization, prioritizing initiatives based on business impact, technical feasibility, and resource constraints
Interface with other stakeholders (e.g., Perception, Planning, Mapping, Product, Data Science) to align roadmaps, manage dependencies, and drive successful product integration

Skills

Geospatial Intelligence

Data Ingestion

Data Architecture

Scalability

Real-time Telemetry

Fleet Management

Map Systems

Leadership

Roadmap Planning

Team Management

Mentorship

Stakeholder Collaboration

Zoox

Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles

About Zoox

Zoox focuses on creating a fully integrated autonomous ride-hailing service designed specifically for urban transportation. Unlike other companies that modify existing vehicles for self-driving capabilities, Zoox has engineered its own vehicle from the ground up, optimizing it for safety, efficiency, and passenger comfort. The vehicle features advanced sensors, cameras, and AI systems that allow it to navigate complex city environments. It can carry up to four passengers in a spacious interior, ensuring a pleasant ride experience. Safety is paramount, with rigorous testing and collaboration with regulatory bodies to meet high standards. Additionally, Zoox's vehicles are fully electric, promoting sustainability by reducing emissions. The company also develops a user-friendly ride-hailing platform that uses data analytics to improve routing and reduce wait times. Zoox aims to enhance urban mobility while prioritizing safety and environmental responsibility.

Menlo Park, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$1,206.2MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Energy, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Sick Days

Free Lunch or Snacks

Employee Assitance Program

Risks

Increased competition from Waymo and Cruise may impact Zoox's market share.

Expansion into new cities introduces regulatory and operational challenges for Zoox.

Partnership with Williams Racing may divert focus from core vehicle development.

Differentiation

Zoox designs vehicles specifically for autonomous operation, unlike retrofitting existing cars.

Zoox's vehicles feature a unique, futuristic design with advanced AI systems.

Zoox offers a fully integrated ride-hailing service optimized for safety and efficiency.

Upsides

Zoox's expansion into Austin and Miami opens new markets and data collection opportunities.

Partnership with Williams Racing boosts Zoox's brand visibility in the U.S. market.

Hiring former Tesla executive Gao could accelerate Zoox's technological advancements.

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