Process
The interview process was clear and direct from the recruiter. Everything seemed overly hyped once I spoke to the hiring manager. He kept talking about how "badass" of a product they wanted to build and really put out a weird vibe. Something seemed fishy. After recently hearing the company is currently looking for a buyer, it all makes sense. It was never a long-term commitment kind of place. I'm glad I dodged that one.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 55 interview experiences for the Zoox Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
11%
Pass Rate
Zoox's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive53%
Neutral22%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Zoox's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Zoox Work Experiences
1.0
Dishonest management - stay away
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Foster City, California, United States
July 11, 2020
Pros: None - company's best days are behind it
Cons: Management is dishonest. The company initiated the sale process in Dec. 2019, but in early 2020, the CTO claimed to me in conversation that Zoox had a bright future ahead, despite the company attracting no interest for further financing and poor interest for acquisition.
Hopefully, this is the last company the CTO is a co-founder for. He lacks integrity.
Investors and the board need to take a hard look in the mirror at what company they helped create and grow.
5.0
Best company ever!
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
March 13, 2025
Pros: I really liked working here. The culture is great. Smart people.
Cons: Can be long hours.
Not high pay.
5.0
Zoox Software Engineer
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Foster City, California, United States
March 30, 2025
Pros: - Good if you are interested in the product.
- Fun work environment, but it can be team-dependent.
- Good pay for entry-level positions.
- Stays up to date with industry standards.
- Cutting-edge technology.
Cons: - Amazon subsidiary
- Very layoff-prone
- Stressful (often have to be on call late at nights)
- Startup intensity
- Fast-paced, high work pressure intensity
- 1.0Dishonest management - stay awaySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeFoster City, California, United StatesJuly 11, 2020Pros: None - company's best days are behind itCons: Management is dishonest. The company initiated the sale process in Dec. 2019, but in early 2020, the CTO claimed to me in conversation that Zoox had a bright future ahead, despite the company attracting no interest for further financing and poor interest for acquisition. Hopefully, this is the last company the CTO is a co-founder for. He lacks integrity. Investors and the board need to take a hard look in the mirror at what company they helped create and grow.
- 5.0Best company ever!Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMarch 13, 2025Pros: I really liked working here. The culture is great. Smart people.Cons: Can be long hours. Not high pay.
- 5.0Zoox Software EngineerSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeFoster City, California, United StatesMarch 30, 2025Pros: - Good if you are interested in the product. - Fun work environment, but it can be team-dependent. - Good pay for entry-level positions. - Stays up to date with industry standards. - Cutting-edge technology.Cons: - Amazon subsidiary - Very layoff-prone - Stressful (often have to be on call late at nights) - Startup intensity - Fast-paced, high work pressure intensity
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