Field Application Team Leader at Innoviz Technologies

Innoviz Technologies supplies safety-critical, high-performance LiDAR sensors for assisted driving systems, autonomous robotaxis, and various smart infrastructure applications. We are looking for a Field Application Team Leader for our Application Engineering group. In this pivotal role, you will lead a high-performing technical team based in both Israel and North America. You will be the technical authority bridging the gap between our cutting-edge LiDAR technology and our global customers in the automotive, robotaxi, and smart infrastructure sectors.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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