Systems Integration Engineer Interview Experience - Foster City, California
Process
Got an email from a recruiter and had a call with them, followed by a 30-minute call with the Hiring Manager. I was called for a 4-hour on-site interview, including lunch. The interview included a 30-minute presentation, followed by six one-on-one sessions, and lunch.
Only two people showed up for the presentation. In the one-on-one sessions, everyone was asking irrelevant questions regarding Ethernet and SOC. One guy from the Hardware team was asking questions from his phone with no knowledge of my background. The other interviewers were okay, and I got a tour of their facility.
After four days, I got a rejection email.
One thing that stood out to me was the belief that they could build an EV car solely because they have a few ex-Tesla people, which I think is absolute nonsense.
Questions
Why is Ethernet faster than CAN?
What is the advantage of LIN over CAN, apart from cost?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Zoox Systems Integration Engineer role in Foster City, California.
Success Rate
Zoox's interview process for their Systems Integration Engineer roles in Foster City, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Zoox's Systems Integration Engineer interview process in Foster City, California.
Zoox Work Experiences
- 4.0Matured Processes, Contractor LimitsSystems Integration Engineer • Current EmployeeFoster City, California, United StatesJuly 9, 2025Pros: A very mature company when it comes to processes and technology. Good work-life balance. Great food.Cons: No transparency for contractors. Not allowed to use all the tools like FTE.
- 3.0Supportive team culture, but slow growthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeFoster City, California, United StatesDecember 1, 2025Pros: Team culture is generally strong depending on the group, and collaboration feels good. The food is genuinely great, and day-to-day work can be enjoyable with helpful colleagues.Cons: Promotion is very slow, and career progression can feel unclear or stagnant at times.
- 3.0A job is a jobEngineering Technician • Current EmployeeFoster City, California, United StatesNovember 18, 2025Pros: Free lunch Ample snacks Espresso machineCons: Company structure is unclear. Food is inconsistent. Job location changes every 6 months.
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