Senior Director of Engineering, Product Software

Hybrid

Posted about 2 years ago

Software

Job Description

Join us at Zoox, where cutting-edge technology meets the open road. We are revolutionizing transportation and shaping the future of mobility, and as the leader of the Product Software organization, you’ll be at the forefront of our mission to redefine the way we live and travel.

We’re seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to lead the development of our ride-hailing service, overseeing the software teams building our ride-hailing app, fleet management backend, operational tools, and in-vehicle experience. Your expertise in software development, iterative product strategy, and team leadership will be essential as we build and scale a world-class customer experience.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

Strategic Vision: Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy for our ride-hailing platform, ensuring alignment with Zoox’s overarching goals and the evolving demands of the market.

Product Development: Lead the end-to-end development of the ride-hailing ecosystem, including the user-facing app, backend fleet management systems, operational tools for dispatch and fleet monitoring, and the in-vehicle user experience. Drive adoption of best software engineering and infrastructure automation practices to increase efficiency and streamline development processes.

Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with teams across engineering, product management, marketing, and fleet operations to ensure seamless integration and alignment on product objectives and deliverables.

Leadership and Team Building: Attract, hire, and inspire a world-class engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Customer-Centric Approach: Advocate for the customer at every stage of product development, ensuring the ride hailing experience meets and exceeds user expectations. Define and monitor key metrics to track the success of the product, driving continuous improvement through data-driven insights.

Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

10+ years of extensive leadership experience, leading teams of 100+.

Hands-on experience having deployed real products into the real world, and understanding the challenges of working with complex systems.

Excellent leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to build and manage high-performing engineering teams.

Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Bonus Qualifications

Proven track record of successfully scaling large software systems, preferably in a high-growth environment.

5+ years of leading large relevant products from inception to delivery.

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Posted on: Sep 19, 2024
Job type: Full-time
Salary range: USD 354000-424000 per-year-salary
Location: Foster City, CAHybrid

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