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Zoox

Part-Time Student Worker Software Engineer (6-month Contract)

Foster City, CAcontractmidAdded today

About this role

Zoox seeks a part-time student software engineer to support the System Design and Mission Assurance team for 6 months. You'll develop full-stack tools and automation that measure safety metrics for autonomous robotaxis, working under senior mentorship on real-world autonomous vehicle challenges.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop full-stack applications supporting safety evaluation processes
  • Build tools and automation for tracking and analyzing Zoox safety metrics
  • Collaborate with product managers and engineers on software enhancements
  • Contribute to fail-operational design and safety case documentation
  • Participate in code reviews and quality assurance practices
  • Document technical implementations and engineering decisions

What they're looking for

  • Full-stack web development (front-end and back-end)
  • Software design and architecture fundamentals
  • Database design and management
  • Version control (Git)
  • API development and integration
  • Problem-solving and debugging
  • Communication and collaboration
  • Python or similar programming languages

Benefits

  • Hands-on experience with cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology
  • Mentorship from senior engineers at an innovative company
  • Real-world application of classroom learning
  • Exposure to safety-critical systems design
  • Flexible part-time schedule for students
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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.

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zoox.com
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Likely interview questions

  • Tell us about a full-stack project you've built — what technologies did you use and what challenges did you overcome?
  • How do you approach debugging when a feature isn't working as expected?