Contract Student Worker - Freeways Data Evaluation (20 hrs/wk)

Role Overview

Supporting freeways initiative, particularly in exploring ways to use data external to Zoox to help drive progress. This will include developing software to interface between Zoox's simulation system and external data sources as well as learning about and developing potential use cases across various Zoox teams.

Responsibilities

- Learn how Zoox simulations work.

- Develop software to build simulations from external data

- Review resulting simulations, finding issues and driving improvements

Required Qualifications

- Meeting with teams across Zoox to learn their use cases and support their adoption of these tools

- Software development (C++, python)

- Ability to use Claude Code to drive progress including but not limited to generating software

- Interest in working with various teams to learn use cases and drive adoption

Program Requirements

- Currently enrolled in a B.S. or M.S. program in a relevant discipline.

- Available to commit to a minimum six-month assignment.

- Able to commit a minimum of 20 hours per week.

- Able to work on-site at one of our Foster City Ca location ASAP.

- Must adhere with Zoox confidentiality requirements, including refraining from using or sharing proprietary company information outside of Zoox, such as in academic research, theses, publications, or presentations.

About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

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Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.