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Zoox
1,001-5,000 employees
Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles
Compensation Overview
$37.50 - $54.81/hr
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
San Mateo, CA, USA
The position is onsite in Foster City, CA.
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- Working towards a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a similar discipline
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, JavaScript or other programming language
- Enthusiasm for automotive technologies and robotics
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Positive attitude, team player and ability to quickly adapt to changes
- Education/Experience in Machine Learning/Deep Learning concepts
- Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git)
- Experience with issue reporting tools (e.g. Jira, Atlassian tools, Azure DevOps, etc.)
Zoox focuses on creating autonomous mobility solutions aimed at transforming urban transportation. The company is developing a fully integrated ride-hailing service with a vehicle specifically designed for autonomous operation, rather than retrofitting existing cars. This allows Zoox to enhance safety, efficiency, and passenger comfort. The vehicle features advanced sensors, cameras, and AI systems for navigating urban environments, and it has a spacious interior for up to four passengers. Safety is paramount, with rigorous testing and collaboration with regulatory bodies to ensure high standards. Additionally, Zoox's vehicles are fully electric, promoting sustainability by reducing emissions. The ride-hailing service utilizes advanced algorithms to optimize routing and improve the passenger experience. Zoox's team of experts is committed to innovation and continuous improvement in the field of autonomous mobility.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$2.4B
Headquarters
Menlo Park, California
Founded
2014
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Expansion into Los Angeles boosts market presence in a key urban area.
- Investment in Austin enhances operational capabilities and R&D efforts.
- Focus on sustainability with electric vehicles attracts eco-conscious consumers.
What critics are saying
- Software glitch in Las Vegas raises concerns about system reliability.
- Expansion requires significant resources, potentially straining financials.
- Competition from Waymo and Cruise could impact market share.
What makes Zoox unique
- Zoox designs vehicles from scratch, unlike competitors who retrofit existing cars.
- Their vehicles lack traditional controls, setting a new standard in autonomous design.
- Zoox's holistic approach optimizes safety, efficiency, and passenger comfort.
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↑ 0%Amazon‚Äôs self-driving car startup Zoox has issued a recall for 270 of its robotaxis after one of its vehicles was involved in a crash last month in Las Vegas, the company said Tuesday.The issue stems from a flaw in the vehicle‚Äôs automated driving system. According to a report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on May 1, the software could incorrectly predict how another vehicle is moving, something that can lead to a crash.That‚Äôs exactly what happened on April 8, when an unoccupied Zoox robotaxi collided with another car in Las Vegas. Thankfully, no one was hurt, and both vehicles sustained only minor damage.‚ÄúAfter analysis and rigorous testing, Zoox identified the root cause,‚Äù the company said in a blog post. ‚ÄúWe issued a software update that was implemented across all Zoox vehicles. All Zoox vehicles on the road today, including our purpose-built robotaxi and test fleet, have the updated software.‚ÄùThe company paused its driverless operations to investigate the incident but has since resumed service after applying the fix.Founded in 2014 by Tim Kentley-Klay and Dr. Jesse Levinson,¬†Amazon bought Zoox back in 2020 for over $1 billion with big hopes of pushing into the robotaxi space
Amazon owns Zoox issues recall following a Robotaxi crash.
Amazon-owned robotaxi company Zoox announced Tuesday it issued a software recall for 270 of its vehicles following an accident involving one of its units last month, in what was the latest rocky incident for the fledgling robotaxi industry.
Amazon-owned Zoox issues recall following robotaxi crash | techcrunch.
Topline. Amazon-owned robotaxi company Zoox announced Tuesday it issued a software recall for all of its vehicles following an accident involving one of its units last month, in what was the latest rocky incident for the fledgling robotaxi industry. Zoox announced the recall Tuesday. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg© 2024 Bloomberg Finance LPKey Facts