Internship
Release Engineering Intern
Posted on 10/9/2024
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 with Python or similar object oriented language
- Experience working on Distributed Systems
- Experience working with Web services and APIs
- Experience working with Bazel build system
- Proficiency in setting up and managing metrics and dashboards using Grafana
- Knowledge of PostgreSQL or other SQL databases
- Familiarity with front-end frameworks such as Vue.js or React.js
- Contribute to key platforms and systems that empower Zoox engineers to develop and deploy software features and fixes with speed and reliability
- Learn and apply best practices in DevOps and Release Engineering
- Work on projects that have a company-wide impact on efficiency and productivity
- Optimizing code flow processes
- Enhancing software delivery pipelines
- Making a tangible impact on how a cutting-edge autonomous vehicle company operates
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 and can comfortably accommodate 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 aim to reduce emissions and promote sustainability in urban transportation.
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$1.2B
Headquarters
Menlo Park, California
Founded
2014
6 month growth
↑ 8%1 year growth
↑ 31%2 year growth
↑ 47%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Zoox's partnership with Williams Racing enhances brand visibility in the autonomous vehicle market.
- Expanding testing to Austin and Miami improves Zoox's systems with diverse urban data.
- Hiring leaders from Tesla and Intel brings valuable expertise to Zoox's development.
What critics are saying
- Competition from Waymo and Cruise could impact Zoox's market share and growth.
- Expansion to new cities may face regulatory challenges, delaying deployment and increasing costs.
- Partnerships like with Williams Racing could divert focus from core vehicle development.
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