Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that’s created a purpose-built robotaxi to give the world a better way to ride.
The Role
Zoox’s growing Talent Acquisition team is looking for an Executive Recruiter. In this role, you will interface with our executive team, namely our CEO, CTO, and CPO, and provide recruiting support and consultation as a full life cycle Executive Recruiter. This position will drive specialized recruitment strategies to address unique talent needs, primarily in the engineering and operational leadership areas, broaden Zoox’s executive professional network and brand, and enhance pipeline development as we scale our leadership team(s).
Responsibilities
- Partner with executive leadership to get a clear view of the strategic hiring needs
- Devise and carry out a targeted research strategy, and conduct research into clients company, competitors, and marketplace
- Map role criteria, define position description, and document specifications
- Identify and engage prospective candidates using a variety of channels
- Assess candidates to ensure qualification match, cultural fit, and compatibility; present shortlisted candidates and provide detailed profile summaries
- Conduct comprehensive candidate screens, manage the interview process, follow-ups, and candidate reference checks
- Offer guidance and facilitate the negotiation process through to its completion
- Assist with candidate’s transition and onboarding process
- Build out the framework for executive recruiting to ensure operational excellence
Qualifications
- Deep understanding of the recruitment processes at the Director+ level in a hyper-growth, startup environment
- Experience managing complex technical roles
- Effectively screen potential candidates while maintaining a level of confidentiality
- Strong knowledge of candidates selection methods; creative methods are a plus
- Previous experience with candidate sourcing tools and methods
- Excellent knowledge of area of expertise (market status, trends, best practices)
- Client focus along with relationship building skills
- Business acumen and market insight
- Effective negotiation, organization, influencing, and communication skills
- Integrity and confidentiality
Bonus Qualifications
- Interest in the autonomous and electric vehicle industry
- Expertise in leveraging ATS (we use Lever) to build metrics, sourcing strategies, and talent pipelines
Location
- This role will report out of our Foster City, CA office in a hybrid capacity (minimum of 3 days onsite)
About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
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Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] or your assigned recruiter.
A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
Zoox Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Zoox and has not been reviewed or approved by Zoox.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is extensive, with broad medical and vision options, company‑paid disability coverage, and multiple mental‑health resources. Feedback suggests coverage breadth and auxiliary programs support a wide range of needs.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include paid parental leave, additional pregnancy disability time, fertility coverage, and adoption/surrogacy assistance. Backup care and family‑oriented programs further reinforce support across life stages.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Day‑to‑day perks are robust, including free daily meals, fitness subsidies, commuter support, and on‑site amenities. Feedback suggests these lifestyle benefits enhance convenience and workplace experience, especially for office‑based roles.
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The Company
What We Do
Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that was founded to provide a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road. To achieve that goal, the company has spent the past 10 years creating a purpose-built robotaxi that gives the world a better way to ride.
Why Work With Us
At Zoox, we are working to solve one of the greatest technological challenges of our generation. From the beginning, we have been focused on our goal of reimagining transportation from the ground up. We are a mission-driven community of innovators working together to create a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road.
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