Engineering Manager, Robot Data Visualization Software

Front Door Defense; Foster City, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 309,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoox is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Robot Data Visualization team, building scalable frontend and backend tooling for single-vehicle and fleet analytics.

You will mentor engineers, define product and technical strategy, and push browser performance with WebGL/Three.js and large data streaming.

Join a cross-functional effort to turn complex debugging workflows into intuitive visualizations and foster a strong, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing, recruiting, and developing high-performing software engineering teams.
• 7+ years of experience in software development for data-intensive web apps.
• Direct experience or leadership in pushing browser execution limits (client-side memory management, WebGL/Three.js execution, WebAssembly, or large data streaming).
• Strong dedication to technical user experience and intuitive UI design for developer workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers specializing in frontend graphics (TypeScript, WebGL, Three.js) and high-performance backend systems (C++).
• Own the technical roadmap across two primary product lines - deep single-vehicle introspection tools and fleet-wide analytics platforms.
• Architect strategies to push browser performance boundaries, handling complex 3D rendering, time-series data, video streaming, and multi-layered map assets without sacrificing client-side responsiveness.
• Drive continuous improvements in system usability, expanding capability suites so internal engineering users can quickly diagnose edge cases and evaluate fleet performance.
• Partner closely with autonomy, safety and infrastructure teams to convert complex debugging workflows into intuitive visualizations.
• Foster an inclusive, high-impact culture focused on technical excellence, quality, and continuous mentorship.

Skills

Team management

Software development

WebGL/Three.js

UI/UX for developer workflows

C++

Tools

TypeScript

WebGL

Three.js

C++

Job description

Engineering Manager, Robot Data Visualization

Lead the two visualization product lines by building scalable frontend and backend tooling

Location: Foster City, California

Compensation: $250,000 - 309,000 USD / year

About The Role

Zoox Engineering Manager

Zoox is developing state-of-the-art autonomous vehicle software for our purpose-built vehicle.

The Robot Data Visualization team owns one of the most critical and widely used internal engineering platform suites at Zoox. Our team builds and scales tools that span the entire spectrum of autonomous data visualization: from single-vehicle deep introspection tools (similar to Webviz or RViz) to fleet-level visualization platforms (similar to kepler.gl or Deck.gl).

These web applications serve as the primary lens into autonomous vehicle behavior, enabling engineers across perception, prediction, planning, and systems safety to analyze how our vehicles make decisions in real-time and post-mission scenarios.

We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and scale this multi-product engineering team. In this role, you will define product and technical strategy across both single-vehicle and fleet-level visualization domains, mentor high-performing engineers, and push browser execution limits to deliver fast, highly usable, and scalable tools.

In this role, you will:

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers specializing in frontend graphics (TypeScript, WebGL, Three.js) and high-performance backend systems (C++)
• Own the technical roadmap across two primary product lines - deep single-vehicle introspection tools and fleet-wide analytics platforms
• Architect strategies to push browser performance boundaries, handling complex 3D rendering, time-series data, video streaming, and multi-layered map assets without sacrificing client-side responsiveness
• Drive continuous improvements in system usability, expanding capability suites so internal engineering users can quickly diagnose edge cases and evaluate fleet performance
• Partner closely with autonomy, safety and infrastructure teams to convert complex debugging workflows into intuitive visualizations
• Foster an inclusive, high-impact culture focused on technical excellence, quality, and continuous mentorship

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing, recruiting, and developing high-performing software engineering teams
• 7+ years of experience in software development, with a strong foundation in complex, data-intensive web applications or developer tooling
• Direct experience or leadership in pushing browser execution limits (client-side memory management, WebGL/Three.js execution, WebAssembly, or large data streaming)
• Strong dedication to technical user experience and intuitive UI design for developer workflows.

$250,000 - $309,000 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. 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.

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.

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

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.