Internship

QA Defect Analysis Intern

Posted on 1/17/2025

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

San Mateo, CA, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Foster City, CA.

Category
QA & Testing
Manual Testing
Quality Assurance
Required Skills
Agile
Python
Git
C/C++
Looker
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Working towards a degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, robotics, or equivalent discipline
  • Experience with software development languages, Python, or C++
  • Familiarity with modern software development methodologies and data exploration tools (Agile, Git, unit testing, CI, Looker, etc.)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
  • Working on advancing the defect tracking and analysis practices in our software
  • Coming up with advanced analytics and reporting of the defects found
  • Providing engineering teams with critical inputs
  • Driving product development and contributing to creating the safest, most reliable autonomous driving software

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 aims to enhance urban transportation while promoting sustainability through its fully electric vehicles.

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 to San Francisco and Las Vegas boosts market presence and data collection.
  • Partnership with Williams Racing enhances brand visibility in the competitive autonomous vehicle market.
  • Hiring of former Tesla Autopilot head could accelerate innovation in self-driving technology.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Waymo and Cruise may impact Zoox's market share in key areas.
  • Nvidia and Uber's AI advancements could outpace Zoox's current self-driving capabilities.
  • Shift from x86 to Arm architecture may disrupt Zoox's technology stack, requiring costly adaptations.

What makes Zoox unique

  • Zoox designs vehicles specifically for autonomous operation, unlike retrofitting existing cars.
  • Zoox's robotaxi features four-wheel steering and bi-directional capabilities for urban maneuverability.
  • Zoox's holistic approach optimizes safety, efficiency, and passenger comfort in autonomous vehicles.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Sick Days

Free Lunch or Snacks

Employee Assitance Program