Vehicle Engineer - Rotational Program

21 days ago

Full time role

In-person · Foster City, CA, US... more

Zoox's Vehicle Development Team is seeking an entry level engineer to participate in an Engineering Rotational Program. The Vehicle Development Engineering Rotational Program (VDERP) is a professional development program designed to provide hands-on experience across critical vehicle development system programs. This program offers early-career engineers the opportunity to contribute to the development of autonomous vehicles while gaining diverse technical expertise across Zoox Vehicle Engineering and Vehicle Integration Departments.

Working at a startup gives you the chance to manifest your creativity and make a big difference in the final product.

In this role, you will:

Collaborate with a team of world-class engineers with diverse backgrounds in areas such as AI, robotics, mechatronics, planning, machine learning, control, localization, computer vision, rendering, simulation, distributed computing, design and automated testing.
Be challenged to rethink what it means for hardware design to arrive at elegant and efficient systems now that a robot is in control.

Qualifications

BS or MS in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive Engineering or Robotics
Strong academic performance
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Effective communication and teamwork abilities
Passion for autonomous vehicle technology

Rotational Program Benefits

Mentorship from experienced engineers
Exposure to cutting-edge autonomous vehicle development
Hands-on experience with Zoox vehicle development processes

Compensation

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary range for this position is $105,000 to $135,000. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. 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.