Software Engineering Manager Jobs in Foster City, CA

INTRODUCTION

The Enterprise Applications Engineering team is the central software innovation partner for all of Zoox. We work across every facet of the company, including manufacturing, fleet operations, vehicle development, and corporate functions, to understand their unique challenges and build the critical software solutions that power their work. Our mission is to accelerate Zoox's progress by providing the tools and systems that enable our teams to operate with greater speed, efficiency, and scale. As a leader on this team, you will have a unique, panoramic view of the entire organization and the opportunity to solve a diverse set of problems that are crucial to revolutionizing transportation.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role, you’ll lead and grow a team of Application Engineers responsible for designing and delivering scalable, high-quality enterprise applications. You’ll combine strong technical judgment with people leadership to elevate engineering practices, drive modern development methodologies, and help shape how enterprise software is built across the company.

In This Role You Will

- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of application engineers, fostering strong engineering culture and best practices
- Guide teams to solve complex problems by identifying root causes and designing elegant, reusable solutions
- Oversee the design, development, and deployment of scalable, reliable enterprise applications
- Drive adoption of modern engineering practices including agile methodologies, CI/CD, and automated testing
- Partner cross-functionally to deliver features aligned with Zoox’s strategic and operational goals

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- BS/MS in Computer Science or a related field
- 5+ years of people management experience, including hiring, mentorship, and performance management
- Strong technical background in software engineering with hands-on experience in Python, Java, or C++
- Proven experience leading software teams and evolving development practices at scale
- Experience building and operating distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native applications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in autonomous vehicles, robotics, or other complex hardware-software domains
- Knowledge of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and applying it in large systems
- Experience with AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes
- Formal experience or certification as an Agile Coach or Scrum Master
- Track record of leading organizational or team-level engineering transformations

COMPENSATION

- Base Salary Range: $206,000 - $270,000 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.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.