Internship

Software Engineer – Robot Software Infrastructure Intern

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Zoox

Zoox

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles

Automotive & Transportation
Energy
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$37.5 - $54.81Hourly

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

San Mateo, CA, USA

The job is onsite in Foster City, CA.

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Embedded Engineering
Software QA & Testing
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Data Structures & Algorithms
Operating Systems
Linux/Unix

You match the following Zoox's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Academic work in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related disciplines (e.g. operating systems, networking, filesystems, algorithms, security)
  • Proactive, self-driven learner
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Python
  • Experience using Linux and the command line
  • Demonstrable triage, debugging, and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
  • Maturing the operating system on our vehicle’s primary compute platform
  • Designing systems that update software and firmware on vehicles and test fixtures during development, manufacturing, and in the field
  • Creating vehicle software build and configuration systems
  • Developing security-focused software in close collaboration with the product security team
Desired Qualifications
  • Production software development experience
  • Software development for embedded systems
  • Proficiency in a language without automatic memory management (e.g., C or C++)
  • Project experience related to robotics, mechatronics, or sensors
  • Familiarity with the Linux kernel, filesystems, devices and networking
  • Familiarity with CAN or other embedded/automotive communication protocols
  • Familiarity with cloud infrastructure environments, tools and concepts, including caching, queuing, and distributed data storage

Zoox is developing a fully integrated autonomous ride-hailing service with a vehicle designed specifically for self-driving, rather than retrofitting existing cars. The vehicle features advanced sensors and AI systems for navigating urban environments, with a spacious interior for up to four passengers. Safety is a priority, with extensive testing and collaboration with regulatory bodies to ensure high standards. Additionally, Zoox's electric vehicles promote sustainability by reducing emissions, while their user-friendly platform enhances the ride-hailing experience.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$1.2B

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Zoox's expansion into San Francisco and Las Vegas targets key urban markets.
  • Partnership with Williams Racing boosts brand visibility in high-profile US events.
  • Collaboration with Nvidia enhances autonomous driving capabilities with advanced AI.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Waymo and Tesla could impact Zoox's market share.
  • Shift from x86 to Arm architecture may require significant tech investment.
  • Nvidia and Uber's partnership could outpace Zoox's technology advancements.

What makes Zoox unique

  • Zoox designs vehicles specifically for autonomous operation, unlike retrofitting existing cars.
  • The vehicle's unique design lacks a traditional steering wheel, enhancing passenger space.
  • Zoox's holistic approach optimizes safety, efficiency, and passenger comfort in urban environments.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Sick Days

Free Lunch or Snacks

Employee Assitance Program