Vehicle Attributes Engineer
Zoox
Foster City, United States
October 31, 2025
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Foster City, CA
Vehicle Development – Vehicle Integration Engineering /
Full-time /
On-site
At Zoox, we’re redefining mobility by building an autonomous ride-sharing experience that’s safe, efficient, and unlike anything on the road today. As a Vehicle Attribute Engineer, you’ll work alongside world-class experts in robotics, controls, and vehicle engineering to bring this vision to life. In this role, you’ll sit at the heart of Vehicle Integration, guiding attribute teams, aligning cross-functional efforts, and ensuring every element of our vehicle meets the highest standards of performance, comfort, and safety.
In this role, you will:
- Lead and coordinate cross-functional vehicle attribute team (e.g. vehicle dynamics, NVH, thermal, energy, safety, ergonomics) to deliver key program milestones for Zoox’s next generation autonomous vehicle
- Partner closely with Attribute Leads to define development plans, align priorities, and ensure seamless execution across engineering disciplines
- Track progress against 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
- Support strategic decision-making by balancing performance, cost, mass, safety, and timing to achieve optimal balance and integration of vehicle attributes
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Engineering
- At least 6+ years of experience in vehicle attribute development or integration
- 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
- Skilled in data analysis, documentation, and reporting; proficiency with Smartsheet, Jira, and Google Workspace
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience in Technical Program Management
- Experience in electric or autonomous vehicle development preferred
$142,000 - $196,000 a year
Base Salary Range
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including 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, and life insurance.
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