Software Engineer, Robot Software Infrastructure Internship/Co-op
Zoox
Software Engineering, Other Engineering
Foster City, CA, USA
Posted on Oct 9, 2024
The Robot Software Infrastructure team is responsible for the software environment on Zoox’s autonomous vehicle fleet and test fixtures. We operate at a unique intersection of software engineering, systems engineering, and product security. Our engineers work in diverse areas, including:
- Maturing the operating system on our vehicle’s primary compute platform
- Designing systems that update software and firmware on vehicles and test fixtures during development, manufacturing, and in the field
- Creating vehicle software build and configuration systems
- Developing security-focused software in close collaboration with the product security team
The RSI roadmap includes a number of significant projects suitable for a strong intern looking for professional experience. Candidates will be matched to a project that best fits their skill set, interests and the team’s needs.
Qualifications
- Academic work in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related disciplines (e.g. operating systems, networking, filesystems, algorithms, security)
- Proactive, self-driven learner
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Python
- Experience using Linux and the command line
- Demonstrable triage, debugging, and problem-solving skills
Bonus Qualifications
- Production software development experience
- Software development for embedded systems
- Proficiency in a language without automatic memory management (e.g., C or C++)
- Project experience related to robotics, mechatronics, or sensors
- Familiarity with the Linux kernel, filesystems, devices and networking
- Familiarity with CAN or other embedded/automotive communication protocols
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure environments, tools and concepts, including caching, queuing, and distributed data storage
Compensation
The monthly salary range for this position is $6,500 to $9,500. Compensation will vary based on role, degree level and type, and benefits will be offered based on eligibility. Additional benefits may include medical insurance, 401k, and a housing stipend.