Where do most Amazon alumni go? Waymo takes 268
Destinations ranked by people on the wire, as of 2026-11-11 PT. 268 = 6.8% of Waymo's 3,959.
Data & notes
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Waymo | 268 |
| Zoox | 183 |
| Aurora | 91 |
Read the lead wire and penetration
Ask for people on the measured wires, not a broader uncut list. Name the same employers and experience cut this page measured.
Key takeaway · How to cite
| Destination | On the wire | Destination bench | Share of bench |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waymo | 268 | 3,959 | 6.8% |
| Zoox | 183 | 4,410 | 4.1% |
| Aurora | 91 | 2,042 | 4.5% |
Get the named list of people on these Amazon wires
Take the named list for the employers shown here. The scope line is the whole request.
Which destination penetrates most? Waymo at 6.8% (268/3,959)
Penetration = wire ÷ destination bench. Waymo 6.8% (268/3,959); Aurora 4.5% (91/2,042); Zoox 4.1% (183/4,410).
Data & notes
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Waymo | 6.8 |
| Aurora | 4.5 |
| Zoox | 4.1 |
Which talent-flow paths leave Amazon?
The cut requires both: current at the destination, previously at Amazon. Titles are not filtered on this page.
Data & notes
| Source | Destination | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Waymo | 268 |
| Amazon | Zoox | 183 |
| Amazon | Aurora | 91 |
Absolute vs penetration: Waymo leads both
The two rankings can diverge: volume and density are different decisions.
Data & notes
| Category | People on wire | Share of bench % |
|---|---|---|
| Waymo | 268 | 6.8 |
| Zoox | 183 | 4.1 |
| Aurora | 91 | 4.5 |
What it means for Amazon flow: what to do this week / how to use it
Waymo leads both absolute and penetration (268, 6.8%) — work that wire first.
- Use the other destinations as contrast narrow lists; wire sum 542.
- Keep the ask inside: current at a measured destination and previously at Amazon.
Cut stays on Amazon → measured destinations
The cut requires both: current at the destination, previously at Amazon. Titles are not filtered on this page. Destinations not listed here were not measured. As of 2026-11-11 PT.
As of 2026-11-11 PT · Source: Metix AI
Notes & method
Methodology
A person is on the wire only if they are current at the destination and were previously at Amazon. The denominator is the destination's current people at 2026-11-11 PT. The source line is Metix AI.
FAQ
- Who is counted on the Amazon into Waymo wire?
- A counted person works at Waymo now and worked at Amazon before. 2026-11-11 PT is the date, and the lead wire is 268.
- Is the bench the same as the wire for Amazon into Waymo?
- 268 on the wire is not the 3,959 bench. Use 3,959 as the destination denominator.
- Who is the Amazon into Waymo list for?
- Recruiters use it to find people now at Waymo who came from Amazon. Start with Waymo before the smaller wires.
- What date is the Amazon into Waymo cut?
- Every count on the page shares the as-of date 2026-11-11 PT. Source of the count: Metix AI.
Request the Amazon feeder list
Point the list request at the employers and wires already counted here. The page already fixes the companies and the titles.
Optional: try Mira