Internship
Planner Motion Intern
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
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.
- Currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD engineering program in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar
- Coursework or extracurricular project experience in the field of robotics. Examples include motion planning/control for automobiles, drones, or other physical systems
- Experience with data analysis and C++ programming
- Bonus qualification: experience with software development
- Analyze human driving behaviors and gather subjective feedback shared by riders of our purpose-built robot
- Relate those characteristics to the architecture and tuning of the autonomous driving stack
- Test recommended changes in simulation and on a real vehicle to demonstrate how to improve riders’ comfort as it relates to vehicle motion
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
6 month growth
↑ 8%1 year growth
↑ 31%2 year growth
↑ 50%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Zoox's association with Amazon provides strong financial backing and access to advanced technologies, enhancing job security and innovation potential.
- The company's rapid expansion into new markets like Austin and Miami offers employees opportunities for career growth and new project experiences.
- Zoox's focus on purpose-built autonomous vehicles positions it at the forefront of the self-driving car industry, offering employees a chance to work on cutting-edge technology.
What critics are saying
- Incidents involving Zoox's self-driving vehicles, such as unexpected braking and crashes, could lead to regulatory scrutiny and operational setbacks.
- The competitive landscape with established players like Waymo and Cruise may pressure Zoox to accelerate its development timeline, potentially compromising safety and quality.
What makes Zoox unique
- Zoox's purpose-built autonomous robotaxi is designed specifically for self-driving, unlike retrofitted vehicles used by some competitors.
- Backed by Amazon, Zoox has significant financial and technological resources to accelerate its development and deployment of autonomous vehicles.
- Zoox's expansion into multiple cities like Austin, Miami, and Seattle demonstrates its aggressive growth strategy and commitment to broadening its operational footprint.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Maternity & Paternity Leave
Vacation & Paid Time Off
Sick Days
Free Lunch or Snacks
Employee Assitance Program