About Zoox
Zoox is developing fully autonomous vehicles and the supporting ecosystem required to bring
the technology to market at scale. 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 believe the transition to self-driving vehicles requires a combination of
elegant vision and uncompromising execution.
The Role
At Zoox we have set the goal to provide our customers with a premium ride experience when using our fully autonomous vehicles. The introduction of self-driving technologies and other unique characteristics of mobility-as-a-service presents several opportunities in the energy management field. You will work with a team of world-class engineers with diverse backgrounds such as robotics, control, and vehicle engineering.
The role is to lead energy management for a complete vehicle and the robotaxi fleet. From the vehicle side, you will be working in new architecture development with electrical powertrain, high-voltage battery, thermal, low-voltage systems, computing, and all advanced systems used in autonomous driving. From the robotaxi fleet perspective, you will be working with the strategy and operations team to forecast and optimize driving range. You will lead the energy team and work cross-functionally to drive end-to-end energy strategy implementation.
In this role you will:
Lead a highly technical, capable energy team.
Develop and communicate strategies for full vehicle energy management, such as subsystem operating points, energy-saving features, thermal integration, driving cycles, and others.
Cascade energy strategy requirements to the various subsystems
Cooperate with advanced hardware, thermal, and powertrain teams for energy-efficient solutions and integration.
Lead energy simulation and testing activities, including validation and model correlation.
Integrate the Energy model in the Zoox simulation environment for end-to-end range simulation.
Monitor the Energy roadmap as the company evolves to provide robotaxi service.
Qualificiations
Master’s degree in engineering, physics, or a related field
10+ years of solid experience in vehicle energy management.
Experience in energy simulation and testing.
- Experience leading and guiding a vehicle development program.
- Skilled in data analysis, documentation, and reporting; proficiency with Smartsheet, Jira, and Google Workspace
- Previous leadership experience establishing technical roadmaps, energy budgets, and individual performance targets to deliver on key robotaxi vehicle milestones.
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience in Technical Program Management
- Experience in electric or autonomous vehicle development preferred
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.
AccommodationsIf you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] or your assigned recruiter.
A Final NoteYou 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
- Master's degree in engineering, physics, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in vehicle energy management
- Experience in energy simulation and testing
- Experience leading and guiding a vehicle development program
- Data analysis, documentation, and reporting skills
- Proficiency with Smartsheet, Jira, and Google Workspace
- Leadership experience establishing technical roadmaps, energy budgets, and individual performance targets
- Experience in technical program management
- Experience in electric or autonomous vehicle development
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.
Zoox Insights
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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