Manager, Onboard Behavior Encoder

Zoox is building the world's most advanced self-driving hardware and software solution. The efficiency demands of such a system require an expert fine tuning of both the compute hardware architecture as well as the algorithms and middleware that runs on it to achieve maximum throughput at the most optimal power levels. The Software Performance team keeps the main onboard computer healthy and performant to ensure that our on-bot autonomy software meets its latency targets while also accommodating its safety goals. We are responsible for the efficient allocation of onboard compute resources (CPU/GPU/Memory/accelerators) ensuring contention is minimized and the autonomy stack executes harmoniously. As the Onboard Execution team leader within the Performance team, you will lead a highly specialized team of software performance engineers in aggressively optimizing on-bot software runtime. This is a high impact role that sits at the intersection of ML Platform, Core, and Autonomy Software - ensuring that efficient compute utilization is a central tenet emphasized across the organization. In this role, you will: Manage a team of 8-to-10 engineers focused on optimizing the software performance of the on-bot autonomy software stack. Partner with Autonomy, ML Platform, Middleware, Sensors, and Hardware Architecture teams to meet strict system response (latency) and compute utilization targets. Achieve alignment between cross-functional leaders across the Software organization on compute resource allocations and budgets. Hire, grow, and develop talent in the realm of performance optimization. Build self-service force-multiplier frameworks & workflows that empower developers to deliver efficient & performant software. Qualifications BS in computer science, computer engineering, or related field Proficiency with C++ & concurrent (parallel) execution systems Deep knowledge and unde

Zoox's Robot Software Infrastructure team is seeking a passionate software engineer to help develop and advance the common performant operating system that powers several devices on our Robotaxi including onboard AI systems running Autonomy software. This team develops platform-level software and services, including custom operating systems that enable complex, hardware-accelerated workloads critical for autonomous driving on automotive-grade hardware. We work closely with cross-functional teams—including other software developers, hardware engineering, release management, manufacturing and operations—to support vehicle development and deployment at scale. If you are excited to explore a broad problem space and are mindful of how components fit within a larger system, you may be a great fit! In this role, you will: Design, develop, and maintain the operating system platform that powers various on-bot devices and applications Configure and manage embedded Linux build systems (e.g., Yocto) and bootloader processes (e.g., U-Boot) to ensure reliable system startup and maintenance Develop and optimize device drivers and kernel-space components using C, C++, or Rust to meet performance and reliability requirements Collaborate cross-functionally to support seamless integration and delivery of the OS platform, triage issues, support new hardware bring-up and manufacturing functions Qualifications 4+ years delivering embedded software for production systems Have a deep understanding of Linux, build systems like Yocto, and bootloaders like U-Boot Be familiar with Linux init systems (e.g., systemd), containerization concepts (e.g., chroot, cgroups, Linux namespaces), and filesystems Understand device drivers and kernel-space code and proficiency in a language without automatic memory management (e.g., C or C++), and in multiple scripting languages like bash and Python S

Zoox is seeking a Manager, Service Operations Systems to lead the strategy, optimization, and scaling of the enterprise systems supporting our Fleet Service Operations organization. This role will own the technology landscape across Asset Management, Maintenance, Field Service, Workforce Management, and Service Operations, ensuring our systems and processes are scalable, integrated, and capable of supporting rapid fleet growth. The ideal candidate combines deep service operations and enterprise systems expertise with strong hands-on leadership and execution, partnering closely with Operations and IT leadership to translate business needs into scalable solutions and deliver measurable improvements in fleet uptime, service efficiency, and operational performance. In this role, you will: Own and drive the roadmap for the Operations enterprise systems portfolio, including SAP EAM/PM, SAP FSM, Beeline, UKG, LMS, NICE WFM, and related platforms and integrations. Design and implement scalable, end-to-end business processes across Asset Management, Maintenance, Field Service, Workforce Management, and Operations. Lead the evolution of SAP EAM/PM capabilities, including asset lifecycle management, preventive maintenance, work orders, maintenance planning, and operational execution. Drive the optimization and adoption of SAP FSM to support field operations, technician workflows, scheduling, and service execution. <

Zoox is looking for a strategic leader to guide the Commercial Applications group within our Enterprise Applications Engineering organization. This role owns the enterprise platforms that power collaboration, service delivery, and workforce productivity across the company. You will lead a multi-disciplinary organization responsible for SaaS & self-service applications, enterprise collaboration tools, and the ServiceNow platform. As Zoox continues to scale, you’ll define the long-term vision for our enterprise software ecosystem, driving cloud modernization, automation, and the responsible adoption of AI to deliver secure, scalable, and intuitive employee experiences. In this role you will: Lead and develop a team of Team Leads and Senior Administrators across SaaS, collaboration, and ServiceNow platforms Define and execute the Commercial Applications roadmap, including Atlassian Cloud migration and ServiceNow platform evolution Drive operational maturity through engineering standards, SLAs, and proactive service management Champion self-service and workflow automation to reduce manual toil and improve employee experience Partner cross-functionally to govern SaaS procurement, security, and platform strategy at scale Qualifications: 7+ years of experience in Enterprise Applications or IT Engineering 4+ years of people management experience, ideally managing Team Leads or Managers Deep expertise in the Atlassian ecosystem, including Data Center to Cloud migrations Strong background in ServiceNow platform strategy, development, and integrations Proven ability to define and execute multi-year roadmaps for complex enterprise systems Bonus Qualifcations Experience integrating AI/ML or generative AI into enterprise platforms Strong knowledge of SaaS management (SSO, SCIM, CASB) and license infrastructure Certifications in ITIL, PMP, or Agile methodologies

We are inventors, builders, and doers, passionate and purposeful in the work we do. We have a once-in-a-century opportunity to reinvent personal transportation—and we need your help. The People Experience (HR) Team is passionate about creating an engaging and rewarding employee experience through meaningful and results-oriented programs and fit-for-purpose processes. Zoox is a company of inventors, builders, and doers. We have a world-class team that is passionate about building amazing technology in a fun and collaborative work environment. We are looking for a People Manager to lead our Generalists team and be the People Partner for HR. This role is part of a broader team expected to drive appropriate People solutions and partner closely with People Partners, People Operations, Talent, C&B, L&D, Employee Relations, and other cross-functional teams. This position will report to the Director, People Partners for Zoox. You will also be responsible for contributing to the People Experience Team to enhance, support, and scale our Talent Practices and People Programs. In this role, you will: Manage a team of HR Generalists and act as HR for HR at Zoox. Support strategies for integrating, retaining, and developing talent Support the performance management process (calibrations, promotions, and performance improvement process and plans) Support org design/health initiatives assessments in partnership with people partners. Identifies potential risks with change and develops mitigation strategies Understand compensation philosophy and structures to evaluate trends (internal feedback) and implications on pay programs Provides input and insight in I&D and L&D needs Support and mitigate employee relations issues effectively Manages projects effectively, meeting deadlines and objectives, and coordinates cross-functi

Zoox’s Autonomy Technical Program Management (TPM) team is seeking a leader to manage our autonomy perception TPM team. As the manager of our autonomy perception TPM team, you will partner with management on strategy, roadmapping, improvement of our development & release processes, and guidance of the perception team towards delivering Zoox’s needs. You will be responsible for a team of TPMs and handle performance, mentoring, career growth, retention, and hiring. You and your team will work with the various sub-teams and initiatives within the autonomy software organization and stakeholders across Zoox to develop project schedules, identify milestones, flag risks, estimate budgets, and clearly communicate ongoing progress. In this role, you will: Lead an experienced team of TPMs and leverage your technical & managerial skills to deliver high-impact results, while growing the TPM team through hiring & guiding the professional development of team members Set the program management direction for the autonomy perception TPM team, and iterate on our development processes Work with autonomy and perception software department leaders to translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed product roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables. Create and deliver technical presentations that explain program initiatives to downstream consumer teams Represent the team in cross-departmental forums, with key stakeholders, and in executive meetings Establish standard reports to provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments Qualifications BS or MS degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent job experience At least 10 years of experience in engineering, program management, or management consulting At least 5 years of experience managing a team of technical program managers Deep familiarity with aut