Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer (COO)San Francisco, CA (On-Site) | Open to LA or Austin, TXAbout 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:RoleWe 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.Core Mandate (Next 6 Months)• Establish and drive strategic partnerships in the AV ecosystem• 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 maintenanceWhat You'll Do• Lead all operational strategy across EV and autonomous fleet programs• Own and drive partnership development 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 conversationsWhat 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 levelIdeal Backgrounds• Hands on Launcher who can build out new hubs, work with vendors, and go to market • Marketplace + operations leaders who have launched cities or scaled networks• Operators who have worked at the intersection of technology + real-world infrastructureWhy This Role MattersThe AV industry is shifting from "who builds the best technology" to who can actually deploy and operate it at scaleAutzu is building that layer.This role is about winning that position earlyCompensation• Competitive base + meaningful equity• Flexible depending on experience and structure (full-time or transition from advisory)

Created: 2026-05-09