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Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that’s created a purpose-built robotaxi to give the world a better way to ride.
The Role
Manage the Endpoint Engineering team and oversee the design and performance of desktop environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance reliability, security, and user experience.
Summary Generated by Built In
Zoox is seeking a highly motivated and experienced IT Endpoint Engineering Manager to lead our dynamic Endpoint Engineering (also known as Client Platform Engineering) team. This pivotal role is responsible for overseeing the engineering of desktop environments for Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu through central management tools, ensuring optimal performance, security, and user experience. The successful candidate will manage a team of 6 engineers, including VDI Engineers, and will play a key role in promoting the best possible employee experience and productivity levels across the company.
In this role, you will:
- Lead and manage the Endpoint Engineering team, setting clear objectives, evaluating performance, and facilitating professional development.
- Oversee the design, engineering, and evolution of desktop environments across Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu, ensuring adherence to Zoox standards for performance and stability.
- Oversee the lifecycle management for high-availability endpoints in critical operational environments (e.g., call centers, commercial operations centers), ensuring maximum reliability and stability within highly restrictive maintenance windows.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that are reliable, secure, and scalable.
- Ensure the development and maintenance of comprehensive documentation, including standard operating procedures, configuration guides, and knowledge base articles.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in IT, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing technical teams.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of mentoring and developing technical staff. Exceptional communication skills, with ability to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven expertise in engineering and managing desktop environments across multiple operating systems (Windows, macOS, Ubuntu) using central management tools such as Jamf Pro, Microsoft Intune, or similar.
- Experience managing endpoint estates using modern configuration management tools (e.g., SaltStack, Puppet, Ansible) and applying GitOps practices for desired-state configuration and automated deployment.
- Familiarity with the full VDI lifecycle, from design and implementation to maintenance and optimization, with a focus on delivering a high-quality user experience. Experience with the Omnissa Horizon ecosystem is a plus.
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.
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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.
Top Skills
Ansible
Jamf Pro
macOS
Microsoft Intune
Omnissa Horizon
Puppet
Saltstack
Ubuntu
Windows
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The Company
What We Do
Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that was founded to provide a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road. To achieve that goal, the company has spent the past 10 years creating a purpose-built robotaxi that gives the world a better way to ride.
Why Work With Us
At Zoox, we are working to solve one of the greatest technological challenges of our generation.
From the beginning, we have been focused on our goal of reimagining transportation from the ground up. We are a mission-driven community of innovators working together to create a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road.
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