Internship

Firmware Engineer Intern

Posted on 9/30/2024

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
Embedded Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
C/C++
Requirements
  • Proficiency in C and/or C++
  • Experience in assembly is a great bonus
  • Experience writing and debugging embedded software, including device drivers
  • Hands-on experience with embedded development kits and/or custom PCB hardware
  • Experience using oscilloscope/logic analyzer
  • Professional and positive communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Working alongside those who architect, design, develop, and test hardware systems
  • Involved in a wide variety of coding at all levels of the embedded software stack, including drivers, middleware, libraries, and applications
  • Bringing up custom hardware and integrating it with Zoox's software stack
  • Interfacing closely with electrical, mechanical, and optical engineers designing the hardware
  • Evaluating sensors with the Perception team
  • Writing and bringing up hardware drivers with the Core team

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, while prioritizing passenger comfort and safety. Unlike competitors that retrofit existing cars, Zoox's approach allows for optimization in every aspect of the vehicle and service. The goal is to create a smarter, safer, and more sustainable transportation system that enhances urban living.

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

  • Zoox's partnership with Williams Racing enhances brand visibility in the autonomous vehicle market.
  • Expanding operations to Austin and Miami allows Zoox to refine technology in diverse environments.
  • Aicha Evans' leadership provides strategic direction, leveraging her experience from Intel.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Waymo and Cruise could impact Zoox's market share and growth potential.
  • Expansion to new cities may face regulatory hurdles, delaying deployment and increasing costs.
  • Rapid expansion could strain resources, affecting service quality and customer satisfaction.

What makes Zoox unique

  • Zoox designs vehicles specifically for autonomous operation, unlike competitors retrofitting existing models.
  • Zoox's vehicles feature a futuristic design with state-of-the-art sensors and AI systems.
  • Zoox offers a fully integrated ride-hailing service optimized for safety and passenger comfort.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Sick Days

Free Lunch or Snacks

Employee Assitance Program

INACTIVE