Zūm
Director of Engineering - Product Engineering
Redwood City, CA · Director · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$10k-$15kDetected 42 days ago
AlgorithmsCode ReviewIncident ResponseRoadmappingLogisticsLeadershipCommunication
About the role
- is small but mighty today and expanding quickly.
Responsibilities
- Own the product architecture of CMX - routing algorithms, real-time dispatch, fleet management, marketplace, and the AI layer underneath it all.
- Hire, develop, and retain exceptional engineers. The team is small but mighty today and expanding quickly.
- Instill strong engineering practices: code review, incident response, and delivery cadence. Build a culture of execution with urgency and ownership.
- Hire, develop, and retain exceptional engineers.
- Build a culture of execution with urgency and ownership.
- You will lead a team of 10-15 experienced engineers, set the technical direction for Zūm's Connected Mobility Experience (CMX), and partner closely with Product, Design, and Leadership teams to deliver a platform that moves millions of students safely every day.
Requirements
- 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years in an engineering leadership role.
- Demonstrated ability to hire and grow senior engineering teams at a scaling company.
- Hands-on experience with AI integration in production systems.
- Track record building and scaling complex, multi-component platforms.
- Excellent written and verbal communication - deep with engineers, clear with executives
- Bonus points for a background in mobility, logistics, marketplaces, or other physical-plus-software platforms or experience with enterprise SaaS sold into the public sector or regulated industries.
- The targeted base salary range for this role is listed in the compensation section below. Actual salary may be above or below this range based on factors such as location, skills, and relevant experience. In addition, this position may include additional compensation in the form of equity or commissions. If you are a full-time salaried or hourly worker, we offer the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Holidays, Wellness, Vacation, and more. The targeted pay range for this role in CA, USA is: $280,000 - $320,000 plus stock options.
- Zūm Services, Inc. and all its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Compensation
- $280,000 - $320,000 plus stock options.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Holidays, Wellness, Vacation, and more.
- The targeted pay range for this role in CA, USA is: $280,000 - $320,000 plus stock options.
Company info
- This is a senior leadership role at the core of how Zūm scales its platform.
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