Engineering Manager, Compute Optimization

Qualifications

• BS in computer science, computer engineering, or related field
• Proficiency with C++ & concurrent execution (parallel) programming frameworks
• Deep knowledge and understanding of CPU and recent GPU microarchitectures (e.g. Ampere, Blackwell)
• Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration and leadership alignment
• Prior experience managing teams of three or more FTE software engineers

Bonus Qualifications

• 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
• Experience debugging and optimizing CPU, GPU kernels, and ML models using tools like Nsight Systems and Compute, Perfetto or similar compute observability tools

Skills

Manage a team of 7-10 engineers focused on optimizing the software performance of the on-bot autonomy software stack.

Lead cross-functional optimization efforts with the goal of hitting strict system response (latency) 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 frameworks that shifts performance optimization left to developers so that individual engineers can have quick iteration optimization loops.

Requirements

BS in computer science, computer engineering, or related field

Proficiency with C++ & concurrent execution (parallel) programming frameworks

Deep knowledge and understanding of CPU and recent GPU microarchitectures (e.g. Ampere, Blackwell)

Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration and leadership alignment

Prior experience managing teams of three or more FTE software engineers

Benefits

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.

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.

Pay

$245,000 - $307,000 a year Base Salary Range

Schedule

Not specified