Internship
Fall – Software Engineering Internship/Co-op
Firmware Tools
Posted on 4/8/2024
Zoox
1,001-5,000 employees
Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles
No salary listed
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
San Mateo, CA, USA
The job is onsite at Zoox, a company developing autonomous vehicle technology in urban environments.
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- Working towards a degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a similar discipline
- Object-oriented programming experience (Python or C++ preferred)
- Experience building cross-platform software with source control (Git)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Positive attitude, team player and ability to quickly adapt to changes
- Develop software for an automated validation framework, supporting continuous integration (CI) and nightly tests
- Research, design, develop and maintain software tools for development and validation
- Propose tool and/or feature ideas to the team to improve processes
- Integrate tester software systems with server infrastructure
- Design and implement automated test framework optimizations
Zoox focuses on creating autonomous mobility solutions aimed at transforming urban transportation. The company is developing a fully integrated ride-hailing service with a vehicle specifically designed for autonomous operation, rather than retrofitting existing cars. This allows Zoox to enhance safety, efficiency, and passenger comfort. The vehicle features advanced sensors, cameras, and AI systems for navigating urban environments, and it has a spacious interior for up to four passengers. Safety is paramount, with rigorous testing and collaboration with regulatory bodies to ensure high standards. Additionally, Zoox's vehicles are fully electric, promoting sustainability by reducing emissions. The ride-hailing service utilizes advanced algorithms to optimize routing and improve the passenger experience. Zoox's team of experts is committed to continuous innovation in the field of autonomous mobility.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$2.4B
Headquarters
Menlo Park, California
Founded
2014
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Zoox's focus on sustainability aligns with regulatory pressures for eco-friendly transportation.
- Testing in cities like Austin and Las Vegas expands data collection and system robustness.
- Zoox's ride-hailing service uses advanced algorithms to optimize routing and reduce wait times.
What critics are saying
- Competition from Nvidia and Uber's AI-powered self-driving technology partnership.
- Departure of key executive Jon Foster may impact strategic initiatives.
- Increased regulatory scrutiny from accessibility standards advocacy could raise compliance costs.
What makes Zoox unique
- Zoox designs vehicles specifically for autonomous operation, unlike retrofitting existing cars.
- The company integrates advanced AI systems and state-of-the-art sensors for navigation.
- Zoox's vehicles feature a unique design with no traditional steering wheel or driver.
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↑ 1%The road to autonomous vehicles is long and arduous, and it has already taken one high-profile victim: GM’s Cruise. Elon Musk has been promising autonomy in Teslas for years. It’s still not here. Jesse Levinson, co-founder and CTO at Zoox, Amazon’s robotaxi subsidiary, will be the first to tell you that autonomy is very hard to do. “In the olden days of 20 years ago, AI wasn’t very popular, and most people thought it was a stupid thing to work on,” Levinson said. He thought inventing a car that could drive itself was “cool,” adding that “I was pretty convinced that someday in my lifetime, cars would drive themselves.”
In summer 2024, Zoox launched its fleet in Austin, making the capital city its fourth public testing site in the U.S.
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