Automotive Jobs in California with E-3 Sponsorship
California is one of the strongest states for automotive E-3 sponsorship, with major employers including Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid Motors concentrated in the Bay Area and Southern California. From EV engineering in Palo Alto to autonomous vehicle research in San Jose, Australian professionals in automotive roles will find a concentrated cluster of E-3-eligible opportunities here.
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INTRODUCTION
Zoox is building the future of transportation. To do that, we’re also building an incredible crew—united by our mission, energized by our values, and driven by our purpose. The Product Experience Team at Zoox works across the company to define and champion the “Human Experience." We are looking for a Product Manager to lead our "Acquire" team, which is focused on the most critical part of our customer's journey: from the moment they download the app to the moment they take their first ride. Your core mission will be to grow our user base by creating a world-class, frictionless, and delightful onboarding experience. In this role, you will be a cross-functional leader, partnering closely with Leadership, Marketing, Operations, In-Vehicle Experience teams, and more to build a cohesive and compelling journey for our newest riders. You will own the mobile app experience for new users, while also exploring multiple technical pathways to drive growth. This includes deep collaboration with marketing and communications and utilizing AI to create never-before-seen experiences in a ride-sharing application. We are growing a team of exceptional people to help invent the future of mobility. If you care about the impact of technology in our society, if you can't stop thinking about how to help improve people's lives, and you want to work on some of the most exciting challenges of our time to inspire and enable a better future, get in touch!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Craft and own a multi-year growth strategy and product roadmap focused on converting new users from app download to their first ride.
Own the end-to-end new user experience, from initial app download and onboarding to the successful completion of their first ride, ensuring a seamless and delightful journey.
Develop a deep, data-driven understanding of new user behavior, market trends, and key business objectives to identify and capitalize on new growth opportunities.
Partner closely with Marketing, Operations, and the In-Vehicle Experience teams to build cohesive acquisition funnels and a world-class, cross-functional onboarding journey.
Lead the exploration and implementation of innovative technical pathways to drive user growth, including leveraging AI and machine learning to create personalized, never-before-seen experiences within the app.
Serve as the Product Owner for your dedicated Agile development team, defining the product backlog, setting clear priorities, and driving incremental improvements.
* Ruthlessly prioritize features based on their potential impact on user acquisition, conversion rates, and time-to-first-ride, ensuring these priorities are clearly communicated across all stakeholder teams.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of product management experience, with a proven track record of shipping and iterating on high-growth, consumer products
Deep customer empathy and a consummate advocate for your users
Strong analytical skills, with hands-on experience in A/B testing, data analysis, and defining/tracking growth metrics (e.g., activation, conversion funnels, time-to-first-ride).
A bias for action and a proven track record of delivering measurable results against key growth targets.
* Comfort and excitement for creating clarity in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and working on technologies that have never been done before.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience building and growing mobile apps
Experience optimizing products in market
* Experience working in the AV, mobility, or product that interacts with the real world
COMPENSATION
- Base Salary Range: $163,000 - $196,000 a year
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

INTRODUCTION
Zoox is building the future of transportation. To do that, we’re also building an incredible crew—united by our mission, energized by our values, and driven by our purpose. The Product Experience Team at Zoox works across the company to define and champion the “Human Experience." We are looking for a Product Manager to lead our "Acquire" team, which is focused on the most critical part of our customer's journey: from the moment they download the app to the moment they take their first ride. Your core mission will be to grow our user base by creating a world-class, frictionless, and delightful onboarding experience. In this role, you will be a cross-functional leader, partnering closely with Leadership, Marketing, Operations, In-Vehicle Experience teams, and more to build a cohesive and compelling journey for our newest riders. You will own the mobile app experience for new users, while also exploring multiple technical pathways to drive growth. This includes deep collaboration with marketing and communications and utilizing AI to create never-before-seen experiences in a ride-sharing application. We are growing a team of exceptional people to help invent the future of mobility. If you care about the impact of technology in our society, if you can't stop thinking about how to help improve people's lives, and you want to work on some of the most exciting challenges of our time to inspire and enable a better future, get in touch!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Craft and own a multi-year growth strategy and product roadmap focused on converting new users from app download to their first ride.
Own the end-to-end new user experience, from initial app download and onboarding to the successful completion of their first ride, ensuring a seamless and delightful journey.
Develop a deep, data-driven understanding of new user behavior, market trends, and key business objectives to identify and capitalize on new growth opportunities.
Partner closely with Marketing, Operations, and the In-Vehicle Experience teams to build cohesive acquisition funnels and a world-class, cross-functional onboarding journey.
Lead the exploration and implementation of innovative technical pathways to drive user growth, including leveraging AI and machine learning to create personalized, never-before-seen experiences within the app.
Serve as the Product Owner for your dedicated Agile development team, defining the product backlog, setting clear priorities, and driving incremental improvements.
* Ruthlessly prioritize features based on their potential impact on user acquisition, conversion rates, and time-to-first-ride, ensuring these priorities are clearly communicated across all stakeholder teams.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of product management experience, with a proven track record of shipping and iterating on high-growth, consumer products
Deep customer empathy and a consummate advocate for your users
Strong analytical skills, with hands-on experience in A/B testing, data analysis, and defining/tracking growth metrics (e.g., activation, conversion funnels, time-to-first-ride).
A bias for action and a proven track record of delivering measurable results against key growth targets.
* Comfort and excitement for creating clarity in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and working on technologies that have never been done before.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience building and growing mobile apps
Experience optimizing products in market
* Experience working in the AV, mobility, or product that interacts with the real world
COMPENSATION
- Base Salary Range: $163,000 - $196,000 a year
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Which automotive companies sponsor E-3 visas in California?
Tesla (Fremont and Palo Alto), Rivian (Irvine), and Lucid Motors (Newark) are among the most active automotive employers in California with histories of sponsoring work visas for specialty occupation roles. Legacy automakers like General Motors and Ford also maintain California-based advanced technology and design centers that have filed for E-3 and H-1B sponsorship for engineering and technical positions.
Which cities in California have the most automotive E-3 sponsorship jobs?
The Bay Area, particularly Fremont, Palo Alto, and San Jose, is the densest concentration of automotive E-3 roles in California, driven largely by EV and autonomous vehicle companies. Southern California, including Irvine, Los Angeles, and El Segundo, is a secondary hub with a strong presence in automotive design, software, and manufacturing operations. San Diego also has emerging mobility technology activity.
What types of automotive roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship?
E-3 sponsorship requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. In the automotive sector, roles that commonly meet this standard include mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, software engineers working on vehicle systems, battery technology researchers, and autonomous driving software developers. General technician or production line roles typically do not qualify.
How do I find automotive E-3 sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate is specifically built for this search, letting you filter by visa type, state, and industry to surface California automotive roles from employers open to E-3 sponsorship. Because E-3 sponsorship is employer-initiated, targeting companies with a documented history of filing for work visas, particularly in EV and autonomous vehicle sectors, increases your chances of finding a match that moves efficiently through the sponsorship process.
Are there any California-specific considerations for automotive E-3 sponsorship?
California's strict employment laws and its dominant position in the EV and autonomous vehicle industries create a unique hiring environment. Many California automotive employers are accustomed to visa sponsorship processes given the region's internationally competitive talent market. However, California does not add any state-level visa requirements on top of federal E-3 rules. The standard E-3 requirements apply: a valid job offer, a Labor Condition Application filed by the employer, and a qualifying specialty occupation.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 automotive jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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