Market Intelligence Analyst, Autonomous & Smart Mobility

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ZEEKR Intelligent Technology U.S., LLC is the wholly owned subsidiary of ZEEKR, a global electric vehicle company listed on the NYSE (ZK). ZEEKR pursues to co-create the highest enjoyment for the travel experience of its users. As a global company, ZEEKR employs over 10,000 members of staff across China, Europe, North America, and beyond. STAY ZERO, STAY COOL.

ZEEKR is seeking a highly experienced and well-connected professional to join our team as a Market Intelligence lead analyst
, focused on the autonomous vehicle (AV) and mobility industries. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of the U.S. AV ecosystem—particularly ride hail fleet operators, commercial partnerships, and go-to-market (GTM) strategies. The ideal candidate will help our organization proactively anticipate market movements, identify collaboration opportunities, and inform strategic decision-making. This role will play a critical part in ensuring that our organization remains competitive, agile, and informed to proactively respond to the rapidly evolving autonomous mobility landscape.

• Market & Competitive Intelligence
  : monitor and analyze industry trends, competitor strategies, and developments within the AV and mobility ecosystem — specifically Waymo’s growth, market expansions, and partnerships.
• Strategic Insights & Reporting
  : provide briefings and strategic reports to leadership, synthesizing market developments into actionable insights.
• Partnership & Ecosystem Mapping
  : identify collaboration opportunities and/or synergies based on competitor and partner activity.
• Government & City Affairs
  : monitor policy changes, municipal programs, and regulatory environments in target U.S. cities.
• Scenario & Strategy Development
  : support long-term planning by providing data-driven recommendations and scenario analysis.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  : align closely with internal marketing, public affairs, and strategy teams regarding potential market entries and growth planning.

• A self-starter with strong curiosity about the AV and smart mobility sectors.
• Ideally a former Waymo professional or someone with direct exposure to market launch operations, scaling partnerships, or city deployment and engagement strategies.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, strategic environment where insights directly shape organizational direction.
• Education
  :
  Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Public Policy, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Experience
  : 5+ years in market intelligence, corporate strategy, mobility consulting, or government/city affairs within the autonomous vehicle or broader mobility industry.
• Industry Background
  :
  Must have previous experience working with or for Waymo or a leading autonomous vehicle company (i.e.: Cruise, Zoox, Aurora, Motional) is highly preferred.
• Expertise
  :
  Deep understanding of the U.S. AV industry, including regulatory frameworks, operational footprints, and commercial partnerships.
• Skills
  :
• Strong analytical, strategic, and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in research tools, data visualization, and business intelligence software.

This position will be a Remote work arrangement, preferably based in the California Bay Area
, with flexibility for travel as needed up to 40%.

Associate

Full-time

Analyst

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing