Senior Technical Product Manager - Vehicle Experience

Front Door Defense; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 193,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoox in Foster City, California, is seeking a Senior Technical Product Manager to define and govern the vehicle experience across current and future platforms. You will lead a key pillar of our vehicle experience in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment spanning hardware, firmware, software, and operations, delivering an end-to-end rider experience.

The role requires 8+ years of direct product management in automotive or AV spaces, technical fluency, and the ability to influence diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (engineering, computer science, or related field) required.
• 8+ years of direct product management experience bringing 0->1 products to market in the automotive or AV space.

Responsibilities

• Define your product areas across our current vehicle and future platform.
• Own the successful execution of the product across its lifecycle.
• Develop a deep understanding of the customer, market, and business objectives to find new opportunities and align your product domain to company goals.
• Be the Product Owner in a highly cross-functional product development process spanning HW, FW, SW, and operations.
• Ruthlessly prioritize features and ensure priorities are clearly communicated at all times.

Skills

Product management

Stakeholder influence

Technical fluency

Autonomous vehicles

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

Job description

Senior Technical Product Manager - Vehicle Experience

Define and govern the vehicle experience product across current and future platforms

Location: Foster City, California

Compensation: $193,000 - 231,000 USD / year

About The Role

Vehicle Experience Product Manager

We aim to set a new bar for vehicle experiences by focusing deeply on the needs of the rider and carefully curating every detail to deliver a seamless end-to-end experience. Our vehicle is purpose-built for differentiated rider experiences that will keep people coming back.

In this role, you will define and lead a key pillar of our vehicle experience across our currently deployed vehicles as well as our future platform. You will work in a fast-paced, cross-functional, and multi-disciplinary product development environment to define the vehicle and vehicle experiences that both delight customers and enable scalable operations.

In this role, you will:

• Define your product areas across our current vehicle and future platform
• Own the successful execution of the product across its lifecycle
• Develop a deep understanding of the customer, market, and business objectives to find new opportunities and align your product domain to company goals
• Be the Product Owner in a highly cross-functional product development process spanning HW, FW, SW, and operations
• Ruthlessly prioritize features and ensure priorities are clearly communicated at all times

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (engineering, computer science, or related field) required, with the technical fluency to engage credibly with HW, FW, and SW teams
• 8+ years of direct product management experience bringing 0->1 products to market in the automotive or AV space
• You are a shrewd negotiator and can influence a wide array of stakeholders to quickly drive decisions and consensus
• You can balance long-term strategic objectives against near-term tactical wins
• You're a self-starter who has a track record of taking action and delivering
• You're adept at critical thinking and can navigate complex tradeoffs in a structured way

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with both 0->1 products and scaling
• Experience with both physical and digital products

$193,000 - $231,000 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. We're looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

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.