Chief Operating Officer (COO)
San Francisco, CA (On-Site) | Open to LA or Austin, TX
About Autzu;
Autzu is building the operational infrastructure layer for the future of autonomous and electric mobility.
We’ve spent years operating high-utilization EV rideshare fleets across North America. Now, we’re evolving that foundation into an Autonomous Operations Platform — designed to support OEMs, AV companies, and partners as they scale real-world deployments.
👉 Learn more:
https://www.autzu.com/autonomous
The Role
We are seeking a high-impact, externally-oriented COO to lead Autzu through its next phase of growth.
This is not a traditional internal operations role.
The next 6 months are focused on one core objective:
Position Autzu as a key operational partner within the autonomous vehicle ecosystem — specifically with NVIDIA and AV partners.
Core Mandate (Next 6 Months)
• Establish and drive strategic partnerships in the AV ecosystem, with a primary focus on NVIDIA
• Build and position Autzu as the operational layer for autonomous fleet deployment
• Stand up and operationalize a flagship hub in San Francisco to demonstrate real-world capabilities
• Translate Autzu’s fleet operations into a live, partner-facing product and proof of concept
• Integrate agentic AI systems into operations to automate workflows, monitoring, and maintenance
What You’ll Do
• Lead all operational strategy across EV and autonomous fleet programs
• Own and drive partnership development with NVIDIA and AV ecosystem stakeholders
• Work cross-functionally with engineering to integrate AI-driven and agentic systems into operations
• Oversee fleet operations, vendor networks, and hub infrastructure
• Build and execute go-to-market strategy for Autonomous Operations as a platform
• Represent Autzu in partner, investor, and strategic conversations
What We’re Looking For
• Proven experience in mobility, autonomous vehicles, EV, robotics, or adjacent infrastructure sectors
• Strong track record of closing and managing strategic partnerships (ideally with major tech or OEM players)
• Experience operating in high-growth, ambiguous environments
• Deep understanding of operations at scale (fleet, marketplace, logistics, or infrastructure)
• Familiarity with AI-driven operations, automation, or agentic systems
• Strong executive presence with ability to engage external partners at a high level
Ideal Backgrounds
• Uber, Waymo, Tesla, Cruise, Zoox, Aurora, Rivian
• NVIDIA ecosystem or AV-adjacent companies
• Marketplace + operations leaders who have launched cities or scaled networks
• Operators who have worked at the intersection of technology + real-world infrastructure
Why This Role Matters
The AV industry is shifting from “who builds the best technology” to who can actually deploy and operate it at scale.
Autzu is building that layer.
This role is about winning that position early.
Compensation
• Competitive base + meaningful equity
• Flexible depending on experience and structure (full-time or transition from advisory)
