Internship

UX Designer Intern

Posted on 12/9/2024

Zoox

Zoox

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles

Automotive & Transportation
Energy
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$31.73 - $43.27Hourly

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

San Mateo, CA, USA

Hybrid position in Foster City, CA.

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
UI/UX Design
Figma
Adobe Illustrator
Sketch

You match the following Zoox's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Currently working towards M.A. in a relevant program
  • Able to commit to a minimum of a 12 week internship
  • Basic knowledge of design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Illustrator, Flinto, FramerX, etc
  • A portfolio showcasing relevant design work
  • Proven problem-solving ability and strong user empathy
Responsibilities
  • Work towards gaining a clear understanding of our users
  • Ideate design concepts and solutions through creating UX wireframes, UI concepts and quick digital/physical prototyping to enable fast iterations in our design processes
  • Champion the Human Centered design approach and share the value across the company
  • Conduct continuous usability testing of concepts and clear presentation of feedback to de-risk the decision-making process
  • Understand the technological challenges of our design and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams of designers, researchers, engineers and product managers amongst others
Desired Qualifications
  • UX/UI prototyping skills
  • Experience in tech or automotive industries
  • Interest in product inclusivity and accessibility

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 can comfortably accommodate up to four passengers. Safety is a priority, with extensive testing to meet high standards, and the vehicles are fully electric to promote sustainability. Zoox aims to enhance urban transportation quality while fostering innovation in the autonomous mobility sector.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$1.2B

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Zoox's expansion into San Francisco and Las Vegas targets key urban markets.
  • Partnership with Williams Racing boosts brand visibility in high-profile US events.
  • Collaboration with Nvidia enhances autonomous driving capabilities with advanced AI.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Waymo and Tesla could impact Zoox's market share.
  • Shift from x86 to Arm architecture may require significant tech investment.
  • Nvidia and Uber's partnership could outpace Zoox's technology advancements.

What makes Zoox unique

  • Zoox designs vehicles specifically for autonomous operation, unlike retrofitting existing cars.
  • The vehicle's unique design lacks a traditional steering wheel, enhancing passenger space.
  • Zoox's holistic approach optimizes safety, efficiency, and passenger comfort in urban environments.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Sick Days

Free Lunch or Snacks

Employee Assitance Program

INACTIVE