Automotive Jobs in California with H-1B1 Sponsorship
California's automotive sector spans electric vehicle manufacturing, autonomous vehicle technology, and traditional auto supply chains, with major employers like Tesla, Rivian, and Waymo headquartered in the state. Chilean and Singaporean nationals on H-1B1 visas fill specialized engineering, software, and technical roles across the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Fremont.
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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 H-1B1 visas in California?
Tesla, Rivian, Waymo, Lucid Motors, and Zoox are among the California automotive employers that have filed H-1B1 Labor Condition Applications. These companies primarily hire for engineering and technology-intensive roles. Sponsorship decisions depend on the specific position, the candidate's qualifications, and each employer's internal hiring policies, so availability varies by role and business unit.
Which cities in California have the most automotive H-1B1 sponsorship jobs?
The San Francisco Bay Area, including Fremont, Palo Alto, and Mountain View, concentrates the highest volume of automotive H-1B1 roles due to the EV and autonomous vehicle industry clustering there. Los Angeles and the Inland Empire also have significant automotive supplier and manufacturing operations. Sacramento has a smaller but growing presence tied to state fleet electrification initiatives.
What types of automotive roles typically qualify for H-1B1 sponsorship?
Roles that qualify are those requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. In California's automotive sector, this commonly includes electrical engineers, software engineers working on vehicle systems, mechanical engineers specializing in powertrains or battery technology, data scientists supporting autonomous driving platforms, and embedded systems engineers. General technician or assembly roles typically do not meet the specialty occupation standard required for H-1B1 sponsorship.
How do I find automotive H-1B1 sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate is designed specifically for this search. You can filter by visa type, industry, and state to surface California automotive roles where employers have a documented history of H-1B1 sponsorship. Because H-1B1 is available only to Chilean and Singaporean nationals, the pool of eligible applicants is smaller, making targeted filtering on Migrate Mate more efficient than broad job searches.
Are there California-specific considerations for H-1B1 sponsorship in the automotive industry?
California's prevailing wage requirements under state labor law can exceed federal Department of Labor wage levels, meaning H-1B1 employers in California must meet whichever standard is higher. The state's strong union presence in traditional auto manufacturing can also affect which roles employers choose to sponsor. Additionally, California's concentration of EV and autonomous vehicle startups means many sponsoring employers are growth-stage companies, where sponsorship capacity can shift with funding cycles.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B1 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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