Looking for some insights! I've been working at Waymo for 6 months as a contractor software QA in triage, it's my first job. Apart from low salary, there's nothing to complain about. But as as a international student running OPT, I really want to find a full-time positions to apply for H-1B (and as I already missed one of my three chances, that becomes more urgent). The chance of getting converted to FTE in Waymo is very small, there are just too limited positions for too many tvcs. Recently a staffing agency contacted me about a contractor position in zoox, also in triage with 20-40% more salary. But said potential-to-hire. It's just unclear about the possibility. Working at waymo also has the potential-to-hire but it's like 50 ppl for 1 FTE, so idk about the situation in zoox. Also I feel like Waymo is a more stable choice compare to Zoox, especially seeing things in happened in the pandemic, although they are also very decent in the AV field. So what do you guys think? My priority is to find a full-time position. Should I switch now? Or learn more in Waymo and looking for full-time pos later? Also if anyone from any self-driving company can refer me, not just from these please let me know! #selfdriving #autonomous
Zoox is terribly unorganized and their glassdoor reviews are pretty terrible
"Zoox, the ambitious self-driving startup said to be worth over $3 billion, laid off almost all of its contract workers last week..." - The Verge, 4/6
Yea that's also what I'm concerned, I asked the staffing company about this and they said it's just the field operators (like the safety drivers) who got laid off. But still it's concerning.
No most of the contractors got laid off
Lol at your username. You work for AV to make it happen because you suck@drive ??
XD ppl suck at driving working on AV would make things even worse🤣
How’s the scene at Zoox? Their demo was impressive but not sure if they have the legs to go the rest of the way
how is the management for your contractor team?
They are friendly and organized
Zoox is laying off people lol... Don't go
Zoox is underfunded and a risk
Zoox laid off most of its contractor workforce (safety drivers, cafe, valet etc) and is looking at ways to reduce remaining contractor headcount as well. Go with Waymo.
Thanks. Btw does Zoox have a hiring freeze right now for full-time positions? Kinda interested on one of them
Yes, hiring freeze for most positions other than some FW ones
Much appreciated
Do not leave Waymo for Zoox in the contractor position unless you’re extremely comfortable in going back out on the market.
Thanks for the reply! Can you elaborate why?