Executive Assistant, Hardware at Zoox

Foster City, California, United States

Zoox Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Automotive, Technology, HardwareIndustries

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience working as an Executive Assistant
  • Strong and complex calendaring and prioritization skills
  • Uncompromising attention to detail
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Capacity to juggle multiple critical requests simultaneously
  • High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information
  • Professionalism in interactions with senior leaders
  • Clear and effective communicator
  • Highly proficient with Google Workspace (especially Sheets and Slides)
  • Quick to learn and adapt to new tools and systems
  • Comfortable navigating an environment where priorities shift quickly
  • Flexibility, adaptability, and a proactive mindset
  • Self-starter capable of identifying business needs and independently formulating and executing plans to improve operations and efficiency
  • Sensitivity to handling critical and confidential information
  • Strong organizational skills and appreciation for supporting a growing team of diverse personalities and programs
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Technical computer skills, including proficiency with Google for Business Suite, MS Office Suite, and Mac-based programs
  • Professional discretion and judgment to ensure confidentiality of private/proprietary business information, data, transactions, and correspondences
  • Full-time onsite presence in Foster City, CA office

Responsibilities

  • Schedule and coordinate meetings, including setting agendas, actively taking notes, and following up on action items
  • Plan and execute team off-sites and events varying in size and complexity for individual and organizational-wide team off-sites
  • End-to-end project management for org-wide projects and initiatives, including inception, planning, documentation, tracking, and communication
  • Act as a backup to other executive assistants as needed
  • Support the SVP of the Hardware organization including his leadership team

Skills

Executive Assistance
Calendaring
Google Workspace
Google Sheets
Google Slides
Project Management
Event Planning
Organizational Skills
Confidentiality

Zoox

Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles

About Zoox

Zoox focuses on creating a fully integrated autonomous ride-hailing service designed specifically for urban transportation. Unlike other companies that modify existing vehicles for self-driving capabilities, Zoox has engineered its own vehicle from the ground up, optimizing it for safety, efficiency, and passenger comfort. The vehicle features advanced sensors, cameras, and AI systems that allow it to navigate complex city environments. It can carry up to four passengers in a spacious interior, ensuring a pleasant ride experience. Safety is paramount, with rigorous testing and collaboration with regulatory bodies to meet high standards. Additionally, Zoox's vehicles are fully electric, promoting sustainability by reducing emissions. The company also develops a user-friendly ride-hailing platform that uses data analytics to improve routing and reduce wait times. Zoox aims to enhance urban mobility while prioritizing safety and environmental responsibility.

Menlo Park, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$1,206.2MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Energy, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Maternity & Paternity Leave
Vacation & Paid Time Off
Sick Days
Free Lunch or Snacks
Employee Assitance Program

Risks

Increased competition from Waymo and Cruise may impact Zoox's market share.
Expansion into new cities introduces regulatory and operational challenges for Zoox.
Partnership with Williams Racing may divert focus from core vehicle development.

Differentiation

Zoox designs vehicles specifically for autonomous operation, unlike retrofitting existing cars.
Zoox's vehicles feature a unique, futuristic design with advanced AI systems.
Zoox offers a fully integrated ride-hailing service optimized for safety and efficiency.

Upsides

Zoox's expansion into Austin and Miami opens new markets and data collection opportunities.
Partnership with Williams Racing boosts Zoox's brand visibility in the U.S. market.
Hiring former Tesla executive Gao could accelerate Zoox's technological advancements.

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