Zoox
Senior/Staff Cost Engineer
$195K–$250K
Foster City, CA · On-site · Staff · Full-time · Posted Jun 26, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years in Business Operations, Finance, Cost Engineering or Supply Chain
- Education
- BS or MS in Engineering
About the job
Owns vehicle bill-of-materials cost estimating and modeling, partnering with engineering teams to optimize component costs and support vehicle development decisions.
What you'll do
- Lead vehicle-development cost estimating, modeling, and cost database maintenance.
- Develop detailed estimates and should-cost models for vehicle components and systems.
- Identify cost-reduction and value-capture opportunities and collaborate with design teams to optimize costs.
What they ask for
- BS or MS in Engineering
- 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
Nice to have
- MBA or MS in Finance
Pay
USD 195,000–250,000 per-year-salary (base salary)
Tools
Google Sheets
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