Internship
Motion Planning 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 pursuing a Master’s or PhD in Robotics, Controls, Computer Science, Mathematics, or similar fields
- Some coursework or extracurricular project experience in either robotics or controls. Examples could include path generation & motion planning/control for automotive, drones, or other physical moving systems
- Strong C++ programming skills & experience with software development
- Involved in the design and testing of motion planning & trajectory generation algorithms and software
- Use extensive tooling, metrics, and pipelines to test and validate algorithms and software across many different driving situations
- Analyze results to measure the system’s performance
- Knowledge of numerical optimization methods
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
↑ 0%1 year growth
↑ 4%2 year growth
↑ 0%
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.
Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?
Benefits
Health Insurance
Maternity & Paternity Leave
Vacation & Paid Time Off
Sick Days
Free Lunch or Snacks
Employee Assitance Program