Field Application Team Leader
Innoviz Technologies
16 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
SeniorJob location
Tech stack
Artificial Intelligence
Systems Engineering
C++
Python
Mailing List
Systems Integration
Robot Operating System
Information Technology
Lidar
Job description
As a leader, you will ensure your team successfully performs demos and integrates our products into customer platforms, unblocks technical bottlenecks, and provides the feedback loop necessary for our R&D teams in Israel to maintain our market leadership., * Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a global team of Application Engineers (IL & US). Define KPIs, oversee professional growth, and ensure seamless collaboration across time zones
- Technical Strategy: Define the best practices for product demonstrations, field testing, and customer integration workflows
- Bridge to R&D: Act as the primary technical interface between the field (North America) and HQ (Israel) product, engineering, and validation teams
- Customer Excellence: Oversee high-stakes technical engagements with automotive OEMs and robotaxi providers, ensuring top-tier support and rapid issue resolution
- Resource Management: Prioritize team tasks to support both existing customer maintenance and new business opportunities (Sales support)
- Hands-on Oversight: Jump into complex technical "firefighting" when necessary, providing expert guidance on HW/SW troubleshooting and system integration
Requirements
- Education: BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical field
- Leadership Experience: At least 5+ years of experience in leading technical teams (Application Engineering, Field Support, or System Engineering)
- Global Management: Proven experience managing remote teams or working closely with international offices (specifically North America)
- Technical Proficiency: Strong background in HW/SW integration, C++, Python, and ROS. Experience with embedded systems
- Communication: Exceptional English (written and verbal) with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both engineers and executives
Advantages
- Background in LiDAR, Radar, or Optical sensing technologies
- Familiarity with Perception, AI, or Robotics
Personal Attributes
- Strong leadership presence with a "servant leadership" mindset
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Willingness to travel (around 10%) to customer sites and US offices