Internship
Backend Software Engineering 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.
- Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, math, or related field
- Passionate in building ride service and fleet management for autonomous vehicles
- Fluent in Kotlin, Java or Python programming language
- Experience in writing clean, reusable and modularized code
- Experience in building backend services with HTTP APIs
- Good understanding of distributed systems
- Ability to actively collaborate with team members to design solutions, define execution plans and deliver features
- Strong problem-solving skills and understanding of debugging and troubleshooting for smooth operations
- Build out the backend services that provide top-notch rider and vehicle operator experience across mobile apps, robots, and web apps
- Be part of the backbone of the autonomous fleet management system
- Connect riders and vehicle operators to robots
- Solve challenging problems and define the ride experience of Zoox's autonomous vehicles
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 is committed to sustainability with fully electric vehicles and aims to enhance urban transportation and quality of life.
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.
- Expansion into cities like Austin and Miami allows testing in diverse urban environments.
- Aicha Evans' leadership brings strategic experience from her role at Intel.
What critics are saying
- Competition from Waymo and Cruise could impact Zoox's market share and growth.
- Expansion into new cities requires significant investment and regulatory navigation.
- Rapid expansion may lead to logistical challenges and potential safety incidents.
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