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

The role

You will support Zoox's freeways initiative by building software that turns external data into simulations. You will also review the simulations, find issues, and work with teams to learn their use cases and drive adoption of these tools.

What you will do

• Learn how Zoox simulations work.
• Develop software to build simulations from external data.
• Review resulting simulations, finding issues and driving improvements.
• Meet with teams across Zoox to learn their use cases.
• Support teams in adopting these tools.

Required qualifications

• 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 in Foster City, CA as soon as possible.
• Software development (C++, python).
• Ability to use Claude Code to drive progress, including generating software.
• Interest in working with various teams to learn use cases and drive adoption.
• Must adhere to Zoox confidentiality requirements, including not using or sharing proprietary company information outside Zoox, such as in academic research, theses, publications, or presentations.

Before you apply

• Must be currently enrolled in a B.S. or M.S. program in a relevant discipline.
• Must be able to commit to a minimum six-month assignment.

About the company

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem to bring this technology to market. It works at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, aiming to provide next-generation mobility-as-a-service in urban environments.