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Senior Director of Engineering, Product Software

Zoox· Software – Software Platforms and Product
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Hybrid (Foster City, CA)$354k - $470kFull-timePosted 11mo ago

About the role

Senior leadership role directing the Product Software organization for Zoox's ride-hailing platform, overseeing the ride-hailing app, fleet management backend, operational tools, and in-vehicle experience.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

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.

Skills

Required:Product strategyLeadership and people managementCross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Zoox 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.
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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