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Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that’s created a purpose-built robotaxi to give the world a better way to ride.
The Role
The Program Engineering Manager at Zoox leads program management for vehicle programs, working cross-functionally to ensure timely, high-quality delivery and resolution of issues.
Summary Generated by Built In
Zoox is developing autonomous mobility from the ground up. The Vehicle Program team ensures that this groundbreaking vehicle meets its high-performance targets while remaining on time, within budget, and to a very high-quality standard.
Reporting to the Director of Vehicle Program Management, the Vehicle Program Manager will be responsible for program management and delivery of future vehicle programs within Zoox. This role serves as the technical and program lead. You will be responsible for high-impact decisions, both technical and strategic.
In this role, you will:
- Work cross-functionally with the Vehicle Development team and across Zoox to plan and execute the vehicle program
- Determine program milestones: Work with core team members to define key program timing
- Define the deliverables: Align on requirements for each team at each milestone, and define the benchmark for completing them
- Set the schedule: Build a realistic and achievable timing plan with input from core program team members
- Review progress: Create regular status checks to ensure the program remains on track
- Track progress: Create and maintain a clear dashboard showing program status
- Resolve or escalate issues: Collaborate with teams to find solutions or mitigations
Qualifications
- BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of experience in engineering or program management in the automotive or equivalent industry
- Demonstrable track record of managing complex cross-functional projects involving hardware and software
- Experience in product development at all stages; product ideation, design, release, prototyping, validation, launch, and production
- Proficient in tools required to manage complex projects (i.e. Gantt charts, JIRA, Confluence)
Bonus Qualifications
- Program management certification
- Proficiency using JIRA to capture and track engineering development tasks
- Experience with root cause analysis in high-pressure environments
- Product execution in a highly dynamic start-up environment
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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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.
Skills Required
- BS or MS degree in engineering discipline or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of experience in engineering or program management in automotive or equivalent industry
- Demonstrable track record of managing complex cross-functional projects involving hardware and software
- Experience in product development at all stages
- Proficient in tools required to manage complex projects
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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