Shift / Team Lead, Fusion Center Operations (3rd Shift)

Zoox
Foster City, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior level operations professionals who thrive in cross-functional, safety-centric environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior lead experience in operations teams focused on autonomous vehicles
    — “3+ years of autonomous vehicle industry or operations experience”
  • Individuals who excel in leading and mentoring diverse operator teams in real-time settings
    — “lead a team of operators (rider operators, teleoperators, and mission control associates)”
  • Professionals with a background in improving operational efficiency and process optimization
    — “Proven ability to problem-solve and improve operational efficiency”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a commitment to working 3rd shift hours, which may conflict with traditional schedules
    — “Shift: 3rd shift, 11pm - 8am, Friday - Tuesday or Thursday - Monday”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving safety-centric processes
    — “Uphold a safety-centric, inclusive, and open-communication culture”
  • Demonstrate hands-on leadership and technical expertise in TeleOps and Mission Control systems
    — “Become knowledge experts on Zoox’s proprietary software related to TeleOps, Mission Control and Rider Support”
  • Showcase ability to streamline processes and coordinate with multiple departments
    — “coordinating and streamlining processes that support Fleet Operations at Zoox”
  • Emphasize experience in providing training and feedback in a high-pressure environment
    — “conduct written and oral performance feedback with direct reports at regular intervals”
  • Demonstrate experience in working with contractors and managing external stakeholders
    — “Interact with contractors assigned to Zoox to answer questions, provide information, and ensure they understand and execute their job assignments”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Leading a team of operators
  • Improving operational efficiency
  • Ensuring software and hardware tests meet standards
Typical background
Operations ManagementTechnical Leadership

Skills & requirements

Required

Team LeadershipSafety CultureProcess ImprovementTeleops ExpertiseSoftware KnowledgeCommunicationProblem SolvingTechnical Support

Preferred

Autonomous Vehicle ExperienceBachelors Degree

Stack & domain

Fusion Center OperationsTeleopsMission ControlRider SupportProcess ImprovementSafetyEfficiencyTechnical IssuesAutonomous Vehicle IndustryOperations ExperienceLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingDecision MakingCritical ThinkingTeamworkAdaptabilityDependabilityInitiativeAutonomous VehiclesOperations

About the role

Original posting from Zoox via Lever

The Fusion Center Operations team at Zoox ensures our autonomous vehicle completes missions by leveraging real-time remote human context to navigate complex scenarios.  We are a multifaceted team responsible for feature product development and structured testing, and we serve as the operational link between the operations and software departments. You will work closely with leaders in the Fleet Operations organization and interact with multiple teams across the company, including TeleGuidance, PMO, User Experience, and Product. Our Shift/Team Leads are disciplined team players who believe in doing everything it takes to accomplish the mission safely.  

As a Fusion Center Operations Shift/Team Lead, you will lead a team of operators (rider operators, teleoperators, and mission control associates) to ensure they understand and execute both short- and long-term targets. Team Leads at Zoox are hands-on, working with & alongside their team daily and leading by example to ensure all software and hardware tests meet Zoox’s high standards. You will be the field expert on tools, features, and functions related to TeleOps workflows, coordinating and streamlining processes that support Fleet Operations at Zoox.

Shift: 3rd shift, 11pm - 8am, Friday - Tuesday or Thursday - Monday

In this role, you will::

  • Uphold a safety-centric, inclusive, and open-communication culture and conduct written and oral performance feedback with direct reports at regular intervals
  • Support Fleet Operations Management through process improvement across safety and efficiency for the team
  • Work closely with other Team Leads and Program/Project Managers within FleetOps to ensure their team stays aligned with Zoox’s overall goals.
  • Become knowledge experts on Zoox’s proprietary software related to TeleOps, Mission Control and Rider Support
  • Interact with contractors assigned to Zoox to answer questions, provide information, and ensure they understand and execute their job assignments
  • Support missions through a wide variety of roles
  • Act as a “player/coach” regularly and as the first point of contact to support service escalations 

Qualifications:

  • 6+ years of experience working in a high-level collaborative environment and promoting a teamwork mentality
  • 3+ years of experience as an Instructor or Lead within an operations team in a highly cross-functional environment.
  • Proven ability to problem-solve and improve operational efficiency
  • Experience working in a complex technical environment
  • Proactive mindset and resourcefulness
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with team members and management and explain technical issues

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree
  • 3+ years of autonomous vehicle industry or operations experience

Compensation:

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.

Source: Zoox careers (Lever)

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