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Senior/Staff CNC Programmer

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Senior/Staff CNC Programmer

Foster City, CA
On-site
Full-time
$66 – $84
Posted Feb 23, 2026
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Manufacturing Operations
Prototyping
On-site
As a CNC Programmer at Zoox, you'll interface with a broad range of Engineers and Craftspeople to build hardware systems for our Vehicle, Compute, Sensor, and testing fleets. Core values include a positive outlook, good interpersonal skills, and a desire to affect a company genuinely trying to change the world. Familiarity with names like Hermle, DMG Mori, Siemens, Heidenhain, Lang, Haimer, and Robotic Solutions will give you a head start at Zoox.   Your experience in a professional and well-equipped CNC shop and positive outlook in a team environment will serve equally well on the path to success. Our team encompasses everything from prototyping to manufacturing operations. Career growth will be at your disposal. We serve an entire company and often volunteer to step outside our disciplines to help all who ask. If this sounds like the position you're looking for, we look forward to meeting you.

In this role, you will:

  • Manufacture parts from one-off prototypes to short-run production in a variety of materials

  • Program 5-axis CNC machines using HyperMILL

  • Design and machining of fixtures to hold components during machining operations

  • Setup and teardown of CNC machines

  • Interface with people across the company to acquire the correct set of data needed to make components

  • Assist in ordering materials and tools for the machine shop

  • Develop and maintaining digital tooling and work holding databases

  • Work with engineering teams to provide DFM feedback for machined components

  • Qualifications

  • Extensive experience as a 5-axis CNC mill machinist

  • 10+ years of experience as a CNC programmer using state-of-the-art CAM systems with 3D simulation and collision detection capabilities

  • Familiarity with Heidenhain and Siemens CNC controls  

  • Strong CAD skills

  • Understand and interpret GD&T and dimensional drawings

  • Ability to troubleshoot and provide solutions to challenging problems

  • Bonus Qualifications

  • Specific experience with HyperMILL CAM software

  • Knowledge of JIRA, Solidworks, CATIA, 3DX, ENOVIA

  • Familiarity with CNC turning machines, tooling, and processes 

  • Experience with Esprit CAM software

  • About ZooxZoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
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    AccommodationsIf you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.
    A Final Note:You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
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