Understand what the ads ask for and how to stand out.
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 09/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Zoox has 9 open mechanical / manufacturing engineer jobs in 1 states, 3 of them posted in the last 7 days.
| Title ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Operational Strength Attribute Lead | 1 |
| Hardware Engineer Intern | 1 |
| Team Lead | 1 |
| Mechatronics Engineer | 1 |
| Vehicle Safety | 1 |
| Senior Mechanical Engineer | 1 |
| Senior Supplier Quality Engineer | 1 |
| Manager | 1 |
| Senior Vehicle Attributes Engineer | 1 |
Most of these ads do not state a level.
8 of 9 listings publish a range. The median range is $190,000 – $228,000 a year (the employer's own figures)
0 of 9 ads mention a remote or flexible location.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster City | California | 7 | 78% |
| San Francisco | California | 2 | 22% |
We counted how often Zoox's own 9 ads (those with a full description) state each requirement. This shows the filters the ads apply before anyone reads a resume. We have no data on why candidates are rejected after applying, and we do not guess.
Years of experience. 8 of 9 ads (89%) state a number of years. The median is 8 years; 88% ask for 5 or more and 38% for 10 or more.
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 4 | 44% |
| Bachelor's degree | 3 | 33% |
| PhD or doctorate | 1 | 11% |
| 'or equivalent experience' accepted | 1 | 11% |
| Associate degree | 1 | 11% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Travel mentioned | 2 | 22% |
| Relocation mentioned | 1 | 11% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| python | 4 | 44% |
| machine learning | 4 | 44% |
| jira | 4 | 44% |
| matlab | 3 | 33% |
| cad | 3 | 33% |
| c++ | 1 | 11% |
| sap | 1 | 11% |
First, cover the basics the ads ask for most (see the requirements above: python (44%), machine learning (44%), jira (44%), matlab (33%)). Then look at what separates higher-paid ads:
Too few ads publish a pay range to compare, so we do not rank items by pay.
We describe only what the ads state. We do not know how recruiters rank candidates.
Where else the same role family is open, with the pay each posts:
| Employer ⇅ | Open mechanical / manufacturing engineer jobs ⇅ | Posted range (median, yearly) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| SpaceX | 405 | not published |
| Apple | 206 | not published |
| Rocket Lab Corporation | 86 | $100,800 – $161,000 |
| Shield AI | 85 | $142,000 – $220,000 |
| Leidos | 47 | not published |
| Vast | 43 | $112,340 – $195,552 |
| Saronic | 36 | not published |
| Esri | 29 | $79,664 – $133,120 |
| Hermeus | 25 | $91,800 – $140,250 |
| Lucid Motors | 24 | $121,900 – $167,640 |
| Divergent | 24 | $111,300 – $204,090 |
| Kairos Power | 20 | not published |
| Muon Space | 19 | not published |
| Flex | 19 | not published |
| Jabil | 18 | not published |
9 open today, 3 posted in the last 7 days.
Mostly in Foster City, CA (7), San Francisco, CA (2).