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Zoox · 6 hours ago

Senior Facilities Manager

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and is seeking a highly experienced Senior Facilities Manager to support their growing HQ Campus in Foster City. This role will be responsible for managing facilities operations across a diverse mix of spaces, ensuring efficient day-to-day campus operations and compliance with local regulations.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesMachine LearningRoboticsTransportation
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Design and execute a comprehensive facilities management program that supports HQ R&D, office, and manufacturing operations while ensuring efficient day-to-day campus operations
Evaluate existing operations, identify opportunities for improved efficiency, and implement scalable solutions
Develop RFPs, negotiate contracts, and manage third-party vendors for facility operation services
Collaborate closely with real estate, construction, and operations teams to support campus expansions, lab renovations, and facilities commissioning
Establish proactive maintenance schedules for critical infrastructure and lab/manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime and extend asset lifespan
Manage budgets for campus facilities operations, maintenance, and vendor contracts
Ensure all HQ Campus facilities comply with local regulations, EHS standards, and company policies

Qualification

Facilities managementFinancial managementTechnical knowledge (MEP systems)Vendor managementOperational excellenceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProject managementProblem-solving

Required

10+ years of experience in facilities management, ideally in a campus environment with R&D labs, office, and/or manufacturing spaces
Proven experience managing in-house staff, outsourced vendors, and contracted services across multiple building types
Strong financial acumen with the ability to create, manage, and track Opex and Capex budgets
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact at all levels—executives, Zoox crew, guests, vendors, and team members
Experience in managing technical spaces, including fabrication shops, R&D labs, and production/manufacturing areas
Strong technical knowledge of building systems and maintenance (HVAC, fire life safety, lighting, electrical, plumbing, clean rooms, compressed air, etc.)
Working knowledge of leases, contracts, and related documents

Preferred

Bachelors degree

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 is an AI robotics company that provides mobility-as-a-service and self-driving car services. It is a sub-organization of Amazon.

H1B Sponsorship

Zoox has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (293)
2024 (297)
2023 (209)
2022 (204)
2021 (131)
2020 (83)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$955M
Key Investors
Grok Ventures
2020-06-26Acquired
2019-10-21Convertible Note· $200M
2018-07-08Series B· $465M

Leadership Team

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Nelson Pedreiro
Sr. Vice President, Hardware
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Zheng Gao
Director of Hardware Engineering
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