Zoox is hiring a part-time contract student worker to develop embedded firmware and diagnostic services for its autonomous vehicle's thermal and body systems. The 6-month, 20+ hours/week role requires proficiency in modern C++ and embedded microcontrollers, with work performed on-site in Foster City, CA.
- Remote scope
- On-site; must commute to one of Zoox offices
- Compensation
- USD 30–30 / hour
What you need
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or equivalent experience
- Proficiency in modern C++ for firmware development
- Experience with Python programming
- Experience with embedded micro-controllers and/or microprocessors (ARM, PowerPC)
- Basic knowledge of control systems for electromechanical systems
- Available for a 6 month project and commit to at least 20 hours per week
What you will own
- Develop diagnostics for autonomous vehicle software to ensure robust fault detection, reactions, and serviceability
- Design, develop, and test embedded software for body, thermal, lighting, and door functions
- Contribute to the full software development cycle including prototyping, requirements, design, implementation, and validation
- Collaborate with system, software, hardware, and test engineers to define and validate diagnostic requirements
Core skillsFirmware DevelopmentEmbedded C++PythonARM Microcontrollers
About Zoox
Zoox is transforming mobility with fully autonomous, electric vehicles designed from the ground up for a driverless future. Our mission is to make transportation safer, more sustainable, and accessible to everyone. At Zoox, innovation, collaboration, and a bold vision for the future drive everything we do.
About Our Part Time Student Worker Program
Zoox’s program offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, mentorship from some of the industry’s brightest minds, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to real projects. We seek part time student workers who demonstrate strong academic performance, engagement beyond the classroom, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine interest in Zoox’s mission.
Project Overview
Zoox is seeking a motivated Firmware Engineer student worker to join our team, focusing on diagnostic services for the thermal and body systems. This is an opportunity to own highly-visible, foundational projects where you will extend our existing diagnostic infrastructure. You will work on the full development cycle of robot firmware development.
In this role, you will:
Work on the development of diagnostics for autonomous vehicle software, ensuring robust fault detection, reactions, and serviceability
Design, develop, and test embedded software for body, thermal, lighting, and door functions of the Zoox vehicle
Contribute to all phases of the software development cycle including prototyping, requirements capture, design, implementation, and validation
Collaborate with system, software, hardware, and test engineers to define, implement, and validate diagnostic requirements
Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or equivalent experience
Proficiency in modern C++ for firmware development
Experience with Python programming
Experience with embedded micro-controllers and/or microprocessors (ARM, PowerPC)
Basic knowledge of control systems for electromechanical systems
Bonus Qualifications:
Familiarity with C++ unit testing principles and framework such as gtest
Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up and system debugging
Understanding of sensors and actuators and automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN)
Program Requirements:
Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S., in a relevant engineering field
Available for a 6 month project
Able to commit to at least 20 hours per week
Ability to commute on-site to one of our offices
Student Worker may not use proprietary Zoox information in university theses, publications, or share it outside
Additional
$30 per hour.
This is a contract position and employment for this position will be through a vendor contracted with Zoox. The hourly pay range is posted and you will be eligible for a benefits package as offered by the vendor.
