Operations Lead (AI)

TL;DR

Operations Lead (AI): Managing the collection and labeling of training and evaluation data powering Zoox’s AI perception stack with an accent on translating company-wide feature requirements into concrete data deliverables. Focus on managing vendor allocation, budgeting, and maintaining clear tracking of outcomes and data quality.

Location: Hybrid in Boston, MA

Salary: $163,000 - $223,000 a year

Company

Zoox is developing autonomous mobility solutions.

What you will do

• Translate company-wide feature requirements into concrete data deliverables.
• Manage the collection and labeling of training and evaluation data powering Zoox’s AI perception stack.
• Manage vendor allocation and budgeting in conjunction with the milestone and release timelines.
• Define and maintain clear tracking of outcomes, risk, and data quality to ensure transparency and accountability.

Requirements

• Experience in Technical Program Management or Operations Strategy: 5+ years of experience managing complex, cross-functional programs within the technology, autonomous driving, or AI/ML sectors.
• Perception & Sensor Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of the machine learning development lifecycle (MLDL) and familiarity with autonomous vehicle sensor modalities (LiDAR, Radar, Camera, Thermal) and their respective data annotation requirements.
• Strategic Capacity Planning: Demonstrated ability to translate high-level product roadmaps and engineering requirements into granular operational execution plans.
• Experience overseeing large-scale vendor operations or managed service providers, specifically regarding quality, latency, and volume targets.
• Proficiency with SQL or Python/Pandas to query databases, analyze throughput metrics, and generate reports without needing engineering support.

Culture & Benefits

• 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.