Internship

Planner Motion 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

San Mateo, CA, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Foster City, CA.

Category
Robotics & Autonomous Systems
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
C/C++
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 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
Responsibilities
  • 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. Safety is a priority, with extensive testing and collaboration with regulatory bodies, while the vehicles are fully electric to promote sustainability. The goal is to enhance urban transportation, making it smarter, safer, and more efficient.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$1.2B

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

31%

2 year growth

50%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Williams Racing enhances brand visibility in automotive and tech sectors.
  • Expansion to San Francisco and Las Vegas shows growing market presence and capability.
  • Hiring Tesla's former head of Autopilot HW engineering brings valuable expertise to Zoox.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Waymo and Cruise could impact Zoox's market share.
  • Potential intellectual property disputes with Tesla may lead to legal challenges.
  • Expansion to new cities may face regulatory hurdles and local opposition.

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