Is Zoox a good company to work for?

Zoox has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 520 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months. 37% of employees would recommend working at Zoox to a friend and 39% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Zoox have been left by employees working as Mechanical Engineer , Technical Program Manager and Software Engineer .

Does Zoox pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Zoox employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Zoox. This rating has decreased by 12% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Zoox?

37% of Zoox employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Zoox 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Zoox?

Software Engineer (60) , Autonomous Vehicle Operator (47) , Engineer (13) , Senior Software Engineer (12) , Technical Program Manager (12) , Mechanical Engineer (10) , Vehicle Operator (9) , Program Manager (8) , Recruiter (8) , Systems Engineer (6) , TeleOps Tactician (6) , Manager (5) , Technician (5) , Firmware Engineer (4) , Project Manager (4)

What are the pros of working at Zoox according to real employee reviews?

"great people to work with" ((in 54 reviews)); "Stable and good pay but that's about it." ((in 32 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 16 reviews)); "The food is great and I enjoy the weekly all hands." ((in 16 reviews)); "Amazing culture and team." ((in 14 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Zoox according to real employee reviews?

"bad management delayed milestones no WLB" ((in 29 reviews)); "Leadership is poor and egoistic" ((in 21 reviews)); "Clear favoritism, being liked grants you more opportunities" ((in 13 reviews)); "The training is abysmal." ((in 11 reviews)); "Manager could be more involved with the work, was also a bit passive aggressive" ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about Zoox layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Zoox layoffs and their outlook for job security at Zoox in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Zoox locations?

Foster City , San Francisco , Las Vegas , San Mateo , New York , Fremont , Menlo Park , San Carlos , Atlanta , Champaign , Scottsdale , Foster City , Austin , Texas City , San Diego , Redwood City , South San Francisco , Mountain View , Palo Alto , San Jose , Sunnyvale , Tracy , Miami , Boston , Spain , Las Vegas

Zoox reviews

3.4

37% would recommend to a friend

(360 total reviews)

Aicha Evans

46% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.0

Culture & values

2.8

Career opportunities

2.5

Senior management

Zoox has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 360 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Zoox employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

360 reviews

2.0

Aug 21, 2024

Motion Planning

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great food, awesome offices, Amazon funded

Cons

Missed many milestones, deeply beureaucratic.

1.0

Aug 10, 2024

Not what it seems

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Hybrid/remote work depending on position and manager - Office space with free food - Semi-competitive salary

Cons

- ZARS has no value - Extremely hostile work environment - Upper management is disorganized and lack empathy You can be fired for anything, literally. People come and go because the rules/policies are manipulated. Someone you worked with one week can disappear the next with nobody to continue their work. There are no steady policies, and training is nonexistent. Middle managers heavily power trip. I urge any prospective employees to read every review and find the common denominators. As a point of reference, when I joined the company, it was sitting at 4.3/5 compared to the 3.6-3.7/5 now in a timespan of about a year. That should tell you something.

5.0

Aug 9, 2024

Worklife balance and compensation

Ux designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Collaborative Culture: Teamwork is a big focus, and there’s a strong sense of camaraderie across departments. - Career Growth: Plenty of opportunities to learn, grow, and advance in your career. - Mission-Driven: The work feels meaningful, as you’re contributing to something that could change the world

Cons

- High Workload: The pace is fast, and the workload can be intense, especially during crunch times. - Work-Life Balance: The demanding nature of the work can make it tough to maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life.

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