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Senior Cost Engineer

Zoox

Job Location:

Foster, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 187000 - 225000

Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 8 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As a Senior Cost Engineer you will support the Vehicle Program team by taking ownership of the Vehicle BOM cost and investments. Youll partner with Engineering to ensure parts are designed with cost in mind while considering program volumes. You will be working with engineering experts in several areas such as drivetrain trim & lighting body & closures EE thermal geometric integration chassis vehicle attributes and homologation. You will be an integral link to successfully developing and delivering a high-quality product to market.

In this role you will:

Own and lead the execution of cost estimating and modeling processes within Vehicle Development
Lead the development and maintenance of the Vehicle Development cost database to enable effective cost estimation throughout every phase of development
Develop detailed cost estimates for vehicle components and systems
Create detailed should-cost models for vehicle components providing data-driven insights for key decisions
Serve as the SME in value engineering and should cost modeling identifying cost reduction strategies and value capture opportunities
Collaborate with design teams to optimize component costs

Qualifications

BS or MS in Engineering
10 years in Business Operations Finance Cost Engineering or Supply Chain
Proven analytical and quantitative skills
Automotive OEM experience and knowledge of vehicle systems and components
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Proficiency in Google Sheets and cost analysis tools

Bonus Qualifications

MBA or MS in Finance

$187000 - $225000 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.

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:

Senior IC

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About Company

Zoox

We’re reinventing personal transportation—making the future safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. This is on-demand autonomous ride-hailing.

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