Zoox
Part-Time Student Worker – Firmware Engineer (FW Thermal/Body)
About this role
Zoox seeks a part-time student firmware engineer to develop diagnostic services for thermal and body systems in autonomous vehicles. You'll contribute to the full firmware development lifecycle while gaining mentorship and hands-on experience with cutting-edge autonomous technology.
What you'll do
- Develop and extend diagnostic firmware for thermal and body systems
- Participate in the full firmware development cycle from design through testing
- Collaborate with mentors and cross-functional teams on autonomous vehicle projects
- Debug and troubleshoot thermal and body system components
- Contribute to foundational diagnostic infrastructure improvements
- Document code and technical solutions for team knowledge sharing
What they're looking for
- Firmware development and embedded systems
- C/C++ programming
- Diagnostic systems and debugging
- Thermal system knowledge or experience
- Version control systems (Git)
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting
- Communication and collaboration
- Strong academic performance in relevant coursework
Benefits
- Hands-on experience with autonomous vehicle technology
- Mentorship from industry experts
- Meaningful contribution to real projects
- Exposure to cutting-edge firmware development
- Professional growth in a mission-driven company
- Opportunity to build industry connections
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Zoox
Zoox develops autonomous vehicle technology and robotaxi systems, supported by manufacturing operations and AI validation infrastructure. The company is hiring for part-time student roles in hardware-software integration, manufacturing software engineering, AI testing and evaluation, and QA automation, as well as experienced engineers for simulation and AI performance assessment.
- Website
- zoox.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience with firmware development and embedded systems programming.
- Tell us about a time you debugged a complex hardware or firmware issue—what was your approach?