PT Student Worker-Robot Platform Validation

Zoox

Zoox

Foster City, CA, USA

Posted on Apr 20, 2026

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

This opportunity is in the area of Robot validation which includes HW/FW/SW validation. PT Student-Workers on this team will have the chance to work on current and new robot platforms.

In this role, you will:

  • Analyze issues encountered on the robot platform all the way from build to field runs
  • Understand the root cause for why the issues escaped to the robot level and recommend changes to our current validation methodology
  • Use LLMs and AI for analyzing the issues and developing dashboards
  • Work with one or more of Hardware and FW validation teams, manufacturing, supply chain and fleet operations teams at Zoox

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Python, LLMs, AI based coding tools, basic principles of electronic HW validation

Bonus Qualifications

  • Automotive ECU knowledge, tools such as Polarion, Jira, Confluence, Testrail, and robot Verification & validation methods

Program Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S., in a relevant engineering field.
  • Plan to return to school after completing the program.
  • Available to commit to 6 months 20 hours a week.
  • Located in Foster City and able to come in 3X a week.
  • Student Worker may not use proprietary Zoox information in university theses, publications, or share it outside.
$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.
About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.
A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
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