Full-Time
Zoox
1,001-5,000 employees
Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles
Compensation Overview
$115k - $163k/yr
Mid, Senior
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
San Mateo, CA, USA
3 days onsite, 2 days remote
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- 4+ years experience using Blender.
- Experience and demonstrated understanding of compositing software ie, DaVinci Fusion, Nuke, After Effects.
- Strong knowledge of modeling, texturing, shading, rendering and compositing.
- Good understanding of motion design, animating and rigging.
- Experience and deep understanding of the full 3D pipeline.
- An eye for detail as well as a holistic picture of the project.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks on a deadline.
- Ability and desire to work and communicate well with internal and cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and flexibly in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment.
- Create a wide range of animation and imagery for Zoox internal and external marketing and communications, as well as other cross-functional teams.
- Support the Industrial Design team by visualizing new vehicle concepts and design proposals.
- Execute a range of visual styles from realistic vehicle renders to stylised infographics and animations.
- Collaborate and build strong relationships with cross functional partners to effectively bring various concepts to life.
- Use your design talent and expertise to bring life and creativity to animation and still images.
Zoox focuses on creating autonomous ride-hailing services designed specifically for urban transportation. Unlike other companies that modify existing vehicles for self-driving capabilities, Zoox builds its own vehicles from the ground up, optimizing them for safety, efficiency, and passenger comfort. Their vehicles are equipped with advanced sensors and AI systems that allow them to navigate complex city environments. Each vehicle features a spacious interior for up to four passengers and is fully electric, promoting sustainability by reducing emissions. Zoox prioritizes safety through rigorous testing and collaboration with regulatory bodies. Their ride-hailing platform uses data analytics to improve routing and enhance the user experience, making it easy for passengers to request rides and manage their accounts. The company's goal is to create smarter, safer, and more efficient transportation solutions that improve urban living.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$2.4B
Headquarters
Menlo Park, California
Founded
2014
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Zoox is expanding its operations with a new facility in Austin, Texas.
- The company plans to launch an 'Early Rider Program' in Las Vegas soon.
- Zoox's testing in Los Angeles shows flexibility in technology deployment.
What critics are saying
- Zoox faces competition from companies like Waymo and Cruise in urban areas.
- Regulatory delays could hinder Zoox's autonomous vehicle operations.
- Public skepticism about safety may impact adoption of Zoox's technology.
What makes Zoox unique
- Zoox designs vehicles specifically for autonomous operation, unlike retrofitting existing cars.
- The company integrates advanced AI systems for precise navigation in urban environments.
- Zoox's vehicles are fully electric, promoting sustainability and reducing emissions.
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Health Insurance
Maternity & Paternity Leave
Vacation & Paid Time Off
Sick Days
Free Lunch or Snacks
Employee Assitance Program
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↑ 1%Zoox to spend $1,200,000.00 to occupy 42,667 square feet of space in Austin Texas. Zoox to spend $1,200,000.00 to occupy 42,667 square feet of space in Austin Texas.Austin, Texas — According to state and local development sources, Zoox plans to invest $1,200,000.00 to build out 42,667 square feet of new space in Austin. The company plans to occupy the new space at 1340 Airport Commerce Drive, Bldg. #2 in Austin, on or about October 1, 2025. According to the company website Zoox was founded to make personal transportation safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. To achieve that goal, the team created a whole new form of transportation
Zoox continues to grow its presence in california by expanding testing operations in LA.
Founded in 2014 and acquired by Amazon in 2020, Zoox is developing an autonomous vehicle designed from the ground up without a steering wheel or pedals.
The road to autonomous vehicles is long and arduous, and it has already taken one high-profile victim: GM’s Cruise. Elon Musk has been promising autonomy in Teslas for years. It’s still not here. Jesse Levinson, co-founder and CTO at Zoox, Amazon’s robotaxi subsidiary, will be the first to tell you that autonomy is very hard to do. “In the olden days of 20 years ago, AI wasn’t very popular, and most people thought it was a stupid thing to work on,” Levinson said. He thought inventing a car that could drive itself was “cool,” adding that “I was pretty convinced that someday in my lifetime, cars would drive themselves.”
In summer 2024, Zoox launched its fleet in Austin, making the capital city its fourth public testing site in the U.S.