Engineering Manager, Performance Optimization
Hybrid (Foster City, CA / Seattle, WA)$237k - $322kFull-timePosted 6mo ago
About the role
Lead a team of software performance engineers focused on optimizing on-bot autonomy software performance and compute resource utilization, aligning cross-functional partners, and delivering low-latency, high-throughput onboard software.
Responsibilities
- 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 understanding of the Linux operating system and GPU accelerated execution
- Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration and leadership alignment
- Prior experience managing teams of five or more full-time software engineers
Skills
Required:Team leadership and people managementC++LinuxCross-functional collaboration
Benefits
- 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
- life insurance
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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