Internship

Frontend Engineer Intern

Posted on 12/20/2024

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

This position is onsite in Foster City, CA.

Category
Frontend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
React.js
NoSQL
Data Science
SQL
Vue.js
FastAPI
AngularJS
Django
Requirements
  • Experience in software engineering and front-end application development
  • Experience with modern web frameworks (e.g. react, angular, vue), python API frameworks (e.g. FastAPI, Django), and writing high-quality backend Python code
  • Proficiency in data query languages and tools, e.g. SQL, NoSQL
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
Responsibilities
  • Design and develop the front-end of the metric platform for the Perception component of the autonomous driving stack
  • Work closely with data engineers, data scientists, and software engineers to build a scalable and high-performance platform
  • Guide the design of the metrics platform and manage a suite of frontends and APIs that power the platform
  • Ensure that frontends and APIs follow best practices and increase the efficiency, safety, and accuracy of the Perception and Zoox’s autonomous driving stack

Zoox is developing a fully integrated autonomous ride-hailing service with a vehicle designed specifically for self-driving, rather than retrofitting existing cars. The 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 to ensure high standards. Additionally, Zoox's electric vehicles promote sustainability by reducing emissions, while their user-friendly platform enhances the ride-hailing experience.

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 expansion to Austin and Miami increases market reach and data collection.
  • Partnership with Williams Racing enhances brand visibility and credibility in engineering.
  • 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.
  • Integrating new leadership styles from Tesla's hire may pose internal challenges.
  • Expansion into new cities requires significant investment and faces regulatory hurdles.

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