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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
Manage complex prototyping projects for autonomous vehicles, overseeing schedules, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration while driving innovative solutions.
Summary Generated by Built In
At Zoox, we are revolutionizing the passenger experience in autonomous vehicles. Our innovative vehicle design and autonomous operation present unparalleled opportunities to develop new vehicle architectures and experiences. Join our dynamic team of engineers and designers, committed to delivering an extraordinary user experience that sets a new standard in the industry.
In this role, you will become an integral part of the Experimental Operations (XOPS) team, encompassing Engineering, Prototyping, and Quality. Your responsibilities will include assisting leadership in the development of roadmaps and schedules, identification of key milestones, risk assessment, budget estimation, cost tracking, and comprehensive communication of prototyping’s progress. You will bring your passion for bringing new ideas and concepts to life, leading projects to design and build prototypes for our autonomous vehicle platform. Through close cross-functional collaboration with our designers and engineers, you will develop innovative solutions for AV hardware, ensuring performance, safety, and scalability.
In this role, you will:
- Accelerate hardware development through rapid iteration and learning
- Deliver complex projects utilizing a broad range of processes such as CNC machining, metal fabrication, welding, laser cutting, water jet, additive manufacturing, finishing and painting
- Lead the internal versus external prototyping strategy and supplier development
- Manage the prototyping budget and financial forecasts
- Establish reports and KPIs for stakeholders on program status, issues, and accomplishments
- Support the prototype program management team through developing program milestones, risk identification, and resource management
- Research emerging technologies and suppliers for prototyping applications
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an engineering discipline or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in prototyping, engineering, or program management
- Experience with prototyping and early-stage product development, including prototyping manufacturing techniques (CNC machining, fabrication, additive manufacturing)
- Strong track record in managing complex cross-functional projects or programs
- Experience with documentation tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, or Confluence
Bonus Qualifications
- PMP Certificate
- Prior experience working in a startup or automotive environment
- Supplier management and development to support Prototyping
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering discipline or related field
- 7+ years of experience in prototyping, engineering, or program management
- Experience with prototyping and early-stage product development
- Strong track record in managing complex cross-functional projects
- Experience with documentation tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, or Confluence
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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