TL;DR

Software Engineer Co-Op (Robotics): Supporting the development and testing of autonomous driving software for new geofence expansion with an accent on data analysis, system evaluation, and performance reporting. Focus on identifying failure modes in the AV stack and contributing to real-world deployment safety and reliability.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to Foster City, CA

Salary: $30/hour

Company

Zoox is a developer of full-stack autonomous mobility solutions pushing the boundaries of self-driving technology in diverse environments.

What you will do

  • Support development and testing efforts to enhance driving performance in new geofenced areas.
  • Collect, analyze, and report on autonomous driving data to guide engineering decisions.
  • Identify failure modes in autonomy software and perform root cause investigations.
  • Contribute to technical documentation for team process consistency.
  • Collaborate across autonomy engineering teams to ensure safety and system reliability.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, AI, or Software Engineering.
  • Proficiency in C++.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for interpreting complex datasets.
  • Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to diverse engineering teams.
  • Proactive, self-motivated approach to working in a fast-paced environment.

Culture & Benefits

  • Hands-on experience with cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology.
  • Exposure to high-impact engineering environments.
  • Contract position with eligibility for vendor-provided benefits.
  • Opportunity to contribute to large-scale robotics challenges.