Staff Vehicle Attributes Engineer
Job Summary
At Zoox were redefining mobility by building an autonomous ride-sharing experience thats safe efficient and unlike anything on the road today.
Were not just building a car were redefining human mobility. By developing an autonomous ride-sharing experience that is safe efficient and entirely reimagined we are creating unique vehicles that will shape the future of transportation for generations to come. As a Staff Vehicle Attributes Engineer youll work alongside world-class experts in robotics controls and vehicle engineering to bring this vision to life.
You will sit at the heart of our Vehicle Integration team leading attribute team serving as a technical linchpin between vision and execution. You wont just be managing requirements you will be driving cross-functional decisions and resolving critical issues alongside department and engineering leadership to ensure our platform is world-class.
In this high-impact role you will:
Be the Outward Voice: Act as the primary representative for Vehicle Integration during high-stakes program reviews and in collaborations with inter-departmental customers.
Lead with Authority: Work alongside world-class experts in robotics controls and vehicle engineering to champion every element of the Zoox experience.
Define Excellence: Ensure every vehicle meets the highest possible standards for performance comfort and safety bridging the gap between complex technical constraints and an uncompromising passenger experience.
- Lead cross-functional vehicle attribute teams (e.g. vehicle dynamics NVH thermal energy safety ergonomics) to deliver key program milestones for Zooxs next-generation autonomous vehicle platforms.
- Define the vehicle performance of Zooxs 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
- Bachelors 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
- Experience in Technical Program Management
- Experience in electric or autonomous vehicle development preferred
Required Experience:
Staff IC
About Company
We’re reinventing personal transportation—making the future safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. This is on-demand autonomous ride-hailing.