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, 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, and the vehicles are fully electric to promote sustainability. The goal is to enhance urban transportation by making it smarter, safer, and more efficient.
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 expansion into cities like Austin and Miami increases its market presence.
- Advancements in AI-driven predictive maintenance can enhance Zoox's operational efficiency.
- Integration of 5G technology improves Zoox's real-time data processing and safety.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from Waymo and Cruise could impact Zoox's market share.
- Regulatory challenges in new cities may delay Zoox's deployment and increase costs.
- Partnerships like with Williams Racing may divert focus from core business objectives.
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