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
- Bonus qualifications: knowledge of numerical optimization methods
- Involved in the design and testing of motion planning & trajectory generation algorithms and software to continuously improve the capability of our autonomous driving system and enhance the safety and comfort of our driving behaviors
- Use extensive tooling, metrics, and pipelines to test and validate our algorithms and software across many different driving situations
- Analyze results to measure our system’s performance
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
6 month growth
↑ 8%1 year growth
↑ 31%2 year growth
↑ 50%
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