Engineering Manager, Onboard Execution Performance

Zoox; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 245,000 - 307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

paid time off

unpaid time off

Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights

Amazon RSUs

health insurance

long-term care insurance

long-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

life insurance

Job summary

Zoox in Foster City is seeking an Onboard Execution team leader within our Performance group to drive a high-impact effort to optimize the on-bot autonomy software stack. You will manage a team of 8–10 engineers, align resources with Autonomy, ML Platform, Middleware, Sensors, and Hardware teams, and ensure latency targets and compute utilization are met.

The role emphasizes hiring and developing talent, building scalable self-service workflows, and delivering 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.

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.

Skills

C++

Concurrency

Linux

Cross-functional leadership

Team management

GPU acceleration

Education

BS in computer science or computer engineering

Tools

CUDA

TensorRT

Nsight Systems

Job description

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 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

Bonus Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with GPU runtime frameworks (CUDA, TensorRT, or XLA)
• Experience in robotics, aviation, automotive, or high-performance computing space
• Have shipped real-time or near-real-time software autonomy or robotics software in production
• Experiencing debugging and optimizing CPU, GPU kernels, and ML models using tools like NVIDIA Nsight Systems and
• Compute, Perfetto or similar compute observability tools

$245,000 - $307,000 a year

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.

Benefits & Perks

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 disability insurance
• short-term disability insurance
• life insurance

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.

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Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [e-mail] or your assigned recruiter.

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.