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What they do

Zoox builds a fleet of fully autonomous vehicles from the ground up, and the systems around them. Its goal is a ride-hailing service in cities, and people can ride in Las Vegas and San Francisco, among other cities. The work joins robotics, machine learning, and design. Zoox is an independent subsidiary of Amazon since 2020.

What they value

• Teamwork with trust, humility, and openness.
• Consideration and care: think before acting and communicate.
• Put riders first.
• Tackle problems head-on.
• A safety-first mindset.
• A fast-moving team focused on execution.

Where they hire

Most roles are in Foster City, California. Others are in San Diego, Seattle, Boston, Hayward, and other US cities, and in Banbury, UK. Most roles are hybrid, many are on site, and three are remote in the US. One UK role says Zoox sponsors a visa for a move to Foster City. Other postings say nothing about visas.

Teams and roles

The board lists about 240 open roles.

• Software (94): autonomy, perception, prediction, planning, simulation, and software platforms.
• Vehicle development (32): body, chassis, sensors, and vehicle testing.
• Fleet operations (16): robotaxi and base operations.
• Manufacturing, IT, supply chain quality, and safety assurance.
• People, program management, and internships.

Pay includes salary, Amazon restricted stock units (RSUs, shares that vest over time), and Zoox stock appreciation rights.

What they look for

Most roles ask for a set number of years of experience, often five or eight or more. Many ask for a bachelor's degree, and many software roles ask for a master's degree or PhD. Software roles often ask for Python, C++, and machine learning. Many postings ask for strong communication.