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Fall – Software Engineering Internship/Co-op
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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 for optimizing routes and improving the passenger experience. Zoox's team of experts is committed to innovation and continuous improvement 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 is expanding its operations with a new facility in Austin, Texas.
- The company plans to launch an 'Early Rider Program' in Las Vegas soon.
- Zoox's testing in Los Angeles shows flexibility in technology deployment.
What critics are saying
- Zoox faces competition from companies like Waymo and Cruise in urban areas.
- Regulatory delays could hinder Zoox's autonomous vehicle operations.
- Public skepticism about safety may impact adoption of Zoox's technology.
What makes Zoox unique
- Zoox designs vehicles specifically for autonomous operation, unlike retrofitting existing cars.
- The company integrates advanced AI systems for precise navigation in urban environments.
- Zoox's vehicles are fully electric, promoting sustainability and reducing emissions.
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↑ 1%Zoox to spend $1,200,000.00 to occupy 42,667 square feet of space in Austin Texas. Zoox to spend $1,200,000.00 to occupy 42,667 square feet of space in Austin Texas.Austin, Texas — According to state and local development sources, Zoox plans to invest $1,200,000.00 to build out 42,667 square feet of new space in Austin. The company plans to occupy the new space at 1340 Airport Commerce Drive, Bldg. #2 in Austin, on or about October 1, 2025. According to the company website Zoox was founded to make personal transportation safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. To achieve that goal, the team created a whole new form of transportation
Zoox continues to grow its presence in california by expanding testing operations in LA.
Founded in 2014 and acquired by Amazon in 2020, Zoox is developing an autonomous vehicle designed from the ground up without a steering wheel or pedals.
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.