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Senior Staff Vehicle Program Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Foster, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 180000 - 250000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
22 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
9 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Zoox is developing autonomous mobility from the ground up. The Vehicle Program team ensures that this groundbreaking vehicle meets its high-performance targets while remaining on time within budget and to a very high-quality standard.
Reporting to the Director of Vehicle Program Management the Vehicle Program Manager will be responsible for program management and delivery of future vehicle programs within Zoox. This role serves as the technical and program lead. You will be responsible for high-impact decisions both technical and strategic.
In this role you will:
- Work cross-functionally with the Vehicle Development team and across Zoox to plan and execute the vehicle program
- Determine program milestones: Work with core team members to define key program timing
- Define the deliverables: Align on requirements for each team at each milestone and define the benchmark for completing them
- Set the schedule: Build a realistic and achievable timing plan with input from core program team members
- Review progress: Create regular status checks to ensure the program remains on track
- Track progress: Create and maintain a clear dashboard showing program status
- Resolve or escalate issues: Collaborate with teams to find solutions or mitigations
Qualifications
- BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
- 10 years of experience in engineering or program management in the automotive or equivalent industry
- Demonstrable track record of managing complex cross-functional projects involving hardware and software
- Experience in product development at all stages; product ideation design release prototyping validation launch and production
- Proficient in tools required to manage complex projects (i.e. Gantt charts JIRA Confluence)
Bonus Qualifications
- Program management certification
- Proficiency using JIRA to capture and track engineering development tasks
- Experience with root cause analysis in high-pressure environments
- Product execution in a highly dynamic start-up environment
$180000 - $250000 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 candidates 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.
About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics machine learning and design Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. Were looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to emailprotected or your assigned recruiter.
A Final Note:
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
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.
