Pros
Zoox does not feel or look like your typical start up. There are 800+ employees and most all take their jobs very seriously. People come in at 8-9:00am and actually work a solid 8-9 hours. The talent coming into Zoox on a weekly basis speaks volumes. People leaving jobs at Facebook, Google, Tesla, Apple, Ferrari to join the team. Amazing talent! People want Zoox to succeed.
Cons
Company teeters back and forth between wanting to be recognized as a legit, competitive, mature company yet still maintain that “start-up” vibe/ culture. They want to grow up but are not quite ready to make the leap. Also, they only serve healthy, no sugar, bland food/snacks and you feel shamed if you drink a soda or eat a candy bar. Ultra healthy to the point where people feel ashamed to eat a candy bar or drink a soda at their desks. I’ve seen people go outside to eat a candy bar, or retreat to a phone room to drink a soda. It really does make some people feel body/food shamed, and I have never experienced that at any company I have ever worked for!