Zoox · 11 hours ago
Staff Vehicle Attributes Engineer
Foster City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$187K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expZoox is redefining mobility by building an autonomous ride-sharing experience. The Staff Vehicle Attributes Engineer will lead cross-functional teams to ensure vehicle performance meets the highest standards of safety, comfort, and efficiency.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesMachine LearningRoboticsTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional vehicle attribute teams (e.g., vehicle dynamics, NVH, thermal, energy, safety, ergonomics) to deliver key program milestones for Zoox’s next-generation autonomous vehicle platforms
Define the vehicle performance of Zoox’s next-generation autonomous vehicles to meet program requirements
Partner closely with Attribute Leads to define development plans, align priorities, and ensure seamless execution across engineering disciplines
Champion strategic decision-making by balancing performance, cost, mass, safety, and timing to achieve optimal balance and integration of vehicle attributes
Deliver performance targets, identify gaps, and drive data-based root cause analyses and resolution plans
Prepare and present attribute status updates for program reviews and leadership gates, ensuring risks and trade-offs are clearly communicated
Drive initiatives such as defining and developing test assets and methodologies to validate vehicle-level requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Masters degree in Engineering
At least 10+ years of experience in vehicle attribute development or integration
Deep technical understanding of vehicle systems, validation, and cross-functional integration
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, drive decisions, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Experience leading and guiding a vehicle development program
Skilled in data analysis, documentation, and reporting; proficiency with Smartsheet, Jira, and Google Workspace
Preferred
Experience in Technical Program Management
Experience in electric or autonomous vehicle development preferred
Benefits
Paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement)
Unpaid time off
Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights
Amazon RSUs
Health insurance
Long-term care insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Company
Zoox
Zoox is an AI robotics company that provides mobility-as-a-service and self-driving car services. It is a sub-organization of Amazon.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$955MKey Investors
Grok Ventures
2020-06-26Acquired
2019-10-21Convertible Note· $200M
2018-07-08Series B· $465M
Leadership Team
Nelson Pedreiro
Sr. Vice President, Hardware
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Zheng Gao
Director of Hardware Engineering
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