Vehicle Program Analyst

Zoox is hiring a Vehicle Program Analyst in Foster City, United States. It pays $115k-$162k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Zoox.

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Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include Jira, Confluence and 3dexperience.
Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
Level lists 230 other open roles at Zoox.

AI in this role

Coordinate vehicle program plans, track engineering milestones, and drive cross-functional execution for autonomous vehicles.

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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
5+ years of experience in engineering or program management in an Automotive or Aerospace environment
Experience collaborating with engineering teams to identify, document, and troubleshoot hardware and software integration challenges
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
Experience with BOM management and PLM tools
Experience in a highly dynamic start-up environment
Proficient in tools required to manage complex projects (e.g., Gantt charts)

About ZooxZoox 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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AccommodationsIf 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.

How we rate this

Vehicle Program Analyst at Zoox rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Vehicle Program Analyst is an open job at Zoox.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $115k-$162k a year.
The role is based in Foster City, CA.
The job was posted on October 16, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Zoox. Apply on Zoox

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