Senior Technical Product Manager - Verification & Validation Tools

AI overview

Lead the development of Verification & Validation tools that will enhance the efficiency and safety of autonomous vehicle code for increasing scale at Zoox.
At Zoox, we are developing the next generation of transportation. We are designing, from the ground up, a fully autonomous, zero-emissions vehicle, purpose-built for AI and our customers. Our mission is to make mobility-as-a-service safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. Zoox is seeking a Technical Product Manager to lead our suite of Verification & Validation (V&V) Tools. This is a high-impact role where you will partner with the V&V teams responsible for ensuring all new code is safe for our test fleets and production vehicles. You will own the full product lifecycle for the "V&V machinery", the complex pipelines, testing frameworks, data tools, and simulation platforms that validate our autonomy software. Your mission is to make our V&V process faster, more efficient, and more capable of handling our increasing scale. This role is a massive force-multiplier; you will directly accelerate the pace of safe innovation for all of Zoox. In this role, you will:
  • Customer-Obsessed Discovery: Embed deeply with your V&V teams to understand their workflows, identify their biggest pain points, and discover their unarticulated needs.
  • 0-to-1 Product Vision: Develop and own the long-term vision, strategy, and roadmap for the entire V&V tools platform.
  • Ruthless Prioritization: Ruthlessly prioritize competing needs across the organization, balancing platform scalability, new testing capabilities, and the urgent need to reduce V&V cycle time.
  • Flawless Execution: Author clear, detailed PRDs (Product Requirements Documents) that define the "why" and "what," partnering with your tech lead to define the "how." You will get sign-off from all stakeholders and partner with EMs to deliver.
  • Stakeholder Alignment: Partner closely with Engineering Managers and key stakeholders to ensure your roadmap is aligned with Zoox's top-level goals.
  • Measure What Matters: Define, track, and report on the key metrics that measure the success of your products, such as V&V cycle time, test throughput, pipeline reliability, and user satisfaction.
  • Qualifications
  • 5+ years of Technical Product Management experience, with a proven track record of shipping complex, technical products.
  • Experience building developer tools, automation platforms, or complex workflow solutions for highly technical users (e.g., developers, QA, or V&V teams).
  • Deep technical fluency in software testing lifecycles, and release-gating.
  • Ability to partner with senior engineers on complex architectural topics such as test automation frameworks, large-scale data processing, and simulation platforms.
  • A proven 0-to-1 mindset with a track record of taking ambiguous, complex problems and translating them into a clear vision and actionable roadmap.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build consensus and justify your roadmap with data.
  • Bonus Qualifications
  • Direct experience in a Verification & Validation (V&V), Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), or Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environment.
  • Experience in the autonomous vehicle, robotics, aerospace, or a similar safety-critical industry.
  • 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.


    Accommodations
    If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] or your assigned recruiter.

    A Final Note:
    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.

    Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

    • Health Insurance: Zoox offers health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
    • Paid Time Off: Zoox offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement).

    Zoox an American autonomous vehicle company currently headquartered in Foster City, California with multiple offices of operations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

    View all jobs
    Salary
    $215,000 – $246,000 per year
    Get hired quicker

    Be the first to apply. Receive an email whenever similar jobs are posted.

    Ace your job interview

    Understand the required skills and qualifications, anticipate the questions you may be asked, and study well-prepared answers using our sample responses.

    Senior Technical Product Manager Q&A's
    Report this job
    Apply for this job