Software Engineering Manager - Backend Services

Software Engineering Manager - Backend Services Lead development of microservices for autonomous vehicle fleet communication Location: San Francisco Bay Area Compensation: $241,000 - 289,000 USD / year Job Tags: Software About The Role Zoox is seeking a seasoned Software Engineering Manager to lead the Robot Link Platform team. The team is critical in enabling successful driverless robotaxi service, operating at the intersection of robot software and cloud services/front‑end tools for fleet management, telemetry and rider support. The team is responsible for microservices that ensure reliable, mission‑critical communication, as well as offer optimal abstraction between our robot and all the services for operation. You will be leading a team spanning diverse technologies and skill sets. This role requires high cross‑functional interaction across all aspects of robot and service enablement. 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 Proactively identify risks (schedule/quality/feature) and put in mitigation measures Qualifications: BS / MS in Computer Science or similar degree and/or 10+ years of relevant experience 5+ years of 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 Typescript, Go, Java, Javascript Bonus Qualifications Experience working with networking stacks (TCP/IP, video streaming) Experience in AV Industry or other mission critical systems $241,000 - $289,000 a year 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr