Software Engineering Manager - Service Platform

at Zoox

Location

Foster City, CA

Compensation

$230k–$315k USD

Type

full time

Posted

7/8/2025

Remote

Yes

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Market range · function + seniority

$250k—$288k—$310k

p25 · target · p75 · n=800

Posted $315k · above the band

Posting health

Aging · 65

·Open 475 days

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Job description

Zoox is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead the Service Platform team within our Ride and Fleet organization. This team plays a critical role in enabling the reliable and scalable operation of our autonomous ride-hailing service by building and maintaining the foundational infrastructure, platforms, and systems.

In this role, you will lead a team of software engineers focused on system reliability, performance, scalability, observability, infrastructure, security, and release processes. You will work in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment, partnering closely with engineering teams to build robust, secure, and high-performing services that support the continued growth and operational needs of Zoox's driverless robotaxi fleet.

In this role, you will:

Manage, mentor, and grow a team of individual contributors, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

Provide technical guidance, establish and monitor key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of optimization strategies and drive continuous improvement

Manage the allocation of resources within the team, ensuring that projects are staffed appropriately and that team members have the necessary tools and support to succeed

Work with partner teams to deliver tested high quality solution that meets the requirements of client services, as well as ensure smooth integration, deployment

Qualifications

BS / MS in Computer Science or similar degree and/or 10+ years of relevant experience

5+ years Management experience including personnel management, hiring, budget

Experience successfully shipping large-scale backend services/platforms to production

Leading & delivering in fast paced and agile environment, in a highly cross organizational setup

Proficiency in one or more programming languages like Kotlin or Java

Bonus Qualifications

Experience working Dispatch systems, Routes, Maps

Experience in Ride Hail / AV Industry 

About Zoox

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Base Salary Range

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also 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.

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