15mo ago
USD 230,000–315,000 per year

Software Engineering Manager - Service Platform

United StatesUnited States·Foster CityFull-timemid
EngineeringOtherBackend EngineeringManagementEngineering ManagerSoftware Engineering Manager
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Overview

Zoox is seeking a seasoned Software Engineering Manager to lead the Fleet Management team. The team is central to enabling successful driverless robotaxis service, handling business critical and customer centric functions like dispatch, routing, telemetry.

Technical Tools
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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.

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

    Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    Foster City, United States
    Hybrid, some on-site time required
    Who can apply
    US
    Listed under
    United States

    About this job

    Pay per year
    $230,000–$315,000 a year
    20% above the $227,718 median for Engineering Manager jobs on Jobera (950 salaries).
    Who can apply
    United States
    Posted
    472 days ago
    Employer
    has 239 open jobs on Jobera in 2 countries.

    Listing Details

    Posted
    July 8, 2025
    First seen
    March 25, 2026
    Last seen
    October 24, 2026

    Posting Health

    Days active
    212
    Repost count
    0
    Trust Level
    44%
    Scored at
    October 24, 2026

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    Zoox, a subsidiary of Amazon, designs fully autonomous vehicles focusing on making urban transportation safer and more efficient.

    Employees
    1,001-5,000
    Founded
    2014
    Domain
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    Software Engineering Manager - Service PlatformUSD 230,000–315,000 per year