Internship
Data Scientist Intern
Posted on 10/8/2024
Zoox
1,001-5,000 employees
Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles
Compensation Overview
$37.5 - $54.81Hourly
San Mateo, CA, USA
Position requires onsite presence in Foster City, CA.
- Proficiency in Python/Scala/Java
- Familiarity with SQL
- Knowledge of statistical methods
- Problem-solving mindset and the ability to think critically
- Bonus: Knowledge of data analysis libraries such as pandas, NumPy, and scikit-learn
- Excellent communication and data visualization skills to transform insights from analysis into concise and informative narratives
- Interest in learning about how data science can accelerate development of the autonomy stack
- Perform data analysis to develop and validate the simulation framework evaluating Zoox’s autonomous driving software
- Collaborate with key stakeholders in the simulation team to gain insight into the safety and comfort performance of our robotaxi
- Build performance metrics and conduct in-depth data analyses
- Contribute to data-driven decision-making within the cutting-edge field of autonomous vehicles
Zoox is developing a fully integrated autonomous ride-hailing service with a vehicle designed specifically for self-driving. This vehicle features advanced sensors and AI systems for navigating urban environments and has a spacious interior for up to four passengers. Unlike competitors that retrofit existing cars, Zoox's approach allows for optimized safety and efficiency. The company is committed to sustainability with fully electric vehicles and aims to enhance urban transportation and quality of life.
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$1.2B
Headquarters
Menlo Park, California
Founded
2014
6 month growth
↑ 8%1 year growth
↑ 31%2 year growth
↑ 50%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Zoox's partnership with Williams Racing enhances brand visibility in the autonomous vehicle market.
- Expansion into cities like Austin and Miami allows testing in diverse urban environments.
- Aicha Evans' leadership brings strategic experience from her role at Intel.
What critics are saying
- Competition from Waymo and Cruise could impact Zoox's market share and growth.
- Expansion into new cities requires significant investment and regulatory navigation.
- Rapid expansion may lead to logistical challenges and potential safety incidents.
What makes Zoox unique
- Zoox designs vehicles specifically for autonomous operation, unlike retrofitting existing cars.
- Zoox's vehicles feature a futuristic design with state-of-the-art sensors and AI systems.
- Zoox is committed to sustainability with fully electric vehicles reducing emissions.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Maternity & Paternity Leave
Vacation & Paid Time Off
Sick Days
Free Lunch or Snacks
Employee Assitance Program