Manager, Learning & Development (Automotive)

TL;DR

Manager, Learning & Development (Automotive): Leading the design and delivery of core learning programs to scale organizational capability with an accent on leadership development and career growth. Focus on translating leadership frameworks into practical learning experiences and managing a small L&D team.

Location: Hybrid (Foster City, CA)

Salary: $184,000 – $221,000 per year

Company

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market.

What you will do

• Lead and develop a small L&D team, providing clear direction, coaching, and maintaining a high bar for execution.
• Own the end-to-end design and delivery of key learning programs, including leadership development, cohort-based learning, and career development.
• Translate the company leadership framework into practical and impactful learning experiences across various formats.
• Partner with People Partners and senior leaders to translate identified capability needs into right-sized learning solutions.
• Collaborate on the evolution of the learning management system (LMS) and broader delivery infrastructure.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in L&D, with at least 2 years of experience managing a team.
• Proven ability to design and deliver programs that drive real behavior change.
• Strong program management skills to handle multiple workstreams and maintain quality.
• Experience adapting L&D best practices to be relevant and accessible for a busy workforce.
• Collaborative, iterative approach to program design, incorporating stakeholder feedback thoughtfully.
• Management style focused on high standards, honest feedback, and directly addressing performance gaps.

Nice to have

• Strong discipline to gather input and understand the problem deeply before designing solutions.
• Experience building and navigating complex, ambiguous environments without established infrastructure.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, long-term care, and life insurance.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, bereavement) and unpaid time off.
• Equity compensation through Amazon RSUs and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights.
• Work in a fast-moving, execution-oriented team at the intersection of robotics, ML, and design.