
Program Analyst at Zoox (Foster City, CA)
Zoox· Foster City, CA· $115k–$162k·
Role details
Job description
Zoox is developing autonomous driving from the ground up, including a unique vehicle tailored for autonomous driving. The Vehicle Program team works cross-functionally to ensure this groundbreaking vehicle is delivered on time, on budget, and to a very high quality standard. The Program Analyst will help run one or more Vehicle Programs by analyzing, tracking, and executing program plans, coordinating cross-functional work, and driving follow-through on action plans toward pre-set targets and program phases.
In this role, you will:
- Coordinate cross-functional work by setting up meetings, events, and workshops where needed, and follow up on tasks and action plans
- Drive progress toward pre-set targets and program phases such as Build Phase, Bot Build, Testing, and BU activities, including coordination with FW and Autonomy
- Work with PLM to keep the Program BOM and V-BOM accurate
- Work with Engineering, SQ, PSP, and others to track the Program Part List, PbPTracker, or other relevant part lists
- Work with ZPT owners to burn down ZPTs, and ensure prioritization reflects program needs through accurate ZPT settings
- Work with relevant parties on deliverables to achieve program milestones on ZRDP
- Analyze and report program status, risks, and open actions to the Vehicle Program Director and stakeholders
Qualifications
- BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience in engineering or program management in a technical environment
- Proficiency using JIRA to capture and track engineering development tasks
- Proficiency in using Confluence to publish key reference information
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience working with 3DEXPERIENCE in a program management capacity
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Experience with BOM management and PLM tools
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Experience in a highly dynamic start-up environment
- Experience in program management in the automotive industry
- Proficient in tools required to manage complex projects (e.g., Gantt charts)
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. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
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Accommodations If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.
A Final Note: You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
Why work at Zoox
- Culture: Diverse, supportive community with inclusion‑focused strategy. Crew‑led groups for personal and professional development. Emphasis on trust, humility, and openness zoox.com/careers
- Work environment: Hybrid? The careers page lists many roles as “On‑site” in Foster City, CA, with other office locations available. In‑office perks include a famous food program with daily changing local and sustainable dishes, plus a busy calendar of events and sports teams.
- Benefits: Comprehensive health plans (Cigna), mental health support, wellbeing program, flexible time off, generous family planning and caregiver support, and a commitment to work‑life balance.
- Growth opportunities: Work on cutting‑edge autonomous vehicle technology alongside some of the brightest minds in AI, engineering, computer vision, and more. Offers internships and re‑entry programs (via Path Forward) for career returners.
- Recruitment process: Uses AI tools to assist in reviewing applications but final decisions are human. No fees are charged at any stage – watch for recruitment scams zoox.com/journal/landing-a-job-zoox