Contract Student Worker (Business Operations)

• Zoox’s part-time student worker program puts you at the center of one of the most ambitious challenges in transportation. You’ll contribute to real projects, work alongside engineers and researchers pushing the boundaries of autonomous technology, and gain experience that goes well beyond the classroom
• In this role, you will help Fleet Operations anticipate the resources required to scale an autonomous vehicle service across markets
• You will develop forecasting and scenario-planning capabilities across fleet availability, supply, staffing, operational demand, charging, and infrastructure. Your work will inform high-impact planning decisions and create a shared, data-driven view of future operational needs
• Develop forecasting models for fleet availability, supply hours, staffing, operational workload, charging demand, and infrastructure needs
• Proven ability to translate complex analytics into strategic recommendations that shape executive decision-making
• Evaluate model performance through backtesting, forecast-versus-actual reporting, and clearly defined accuracy measures
• Build scenario models that help leaders understand the staffing, cost, and infrastructure implications of operational changes and market growth
• Track record of turning analysis into strategy framing options, quantifying tradeoffs, and driving alignment among senior stakeholders
• Combine statistical methods, machine learning, and AI-enabled tools to improve forecasts and make model outputs easier to interpret
• Prototype AI-powered decision-support tools that explain forecast drivers, identify emerging risks, and allow leaders to explore planning scenarios
• Comfort with ambiguity and evolving priorities in a fast-scaling operational environment
• Partner with Workforce Management, Finance, Strategy, Data Science, and operational leaders to align assumptions and establish a shared operating forecast
• Executive-level communication skills: crisp writing, storytelling, and presentations built for C-suite and board audiences
• Currently pursuing a master’s degree in data science, business, statistics, computer science, operations research, industrial engineering, economics, applied mathematics, or another quantitative field
• Influence without authority - comfortable advising senior leaders and managing stakeholders across functions
• An AI-native technical skill set, with demonstrated experience using LLMs, coding copilots, APIs, or agent frameworks to develop analytical products or automate technical workflows
• Strong understanding of model evaluation, uncertainty, explainability, and human oversight
• We want to be transparent: this is not an internship. The Part-Time Student Worker Program is designed to complement your academic experience by providing meaningful, ongoing work alongside your studies. Rather than participating in a cohort-based program, you’ll join a team directly and contribute to real projects with real impact

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Affinity groups and sports clubs
• Work from home opportunities
• Health insurance
• Our crew’s health and happiness is our first priority. We offer comprehensive health and mental health support, a wellbeing program, and unlimited and flexible paid time away
• We invest in our crew—and their families—for the long term. That includes generous family planning support, caregiver support, and strong cash compensation with great equity upside
• We look after our crew when they’re in the office too. Our famous food program is a great example, featuring a daily changing menu of local and sustainable dishes
• There’s a busy calendar of social events at Zoox, with more sports teams than you can count. And, of course, playing with robots is an important part of the job description- We’re looking for students who bring strong academic foundations, curiosity that doesn’t stop at coursework, and a drive to be part of something that matters
• Must adhere with Zoox confidentiality requirements, including refraining from using or sharing proprietary company information outside of Zoox, such as in academic research, theses, publications, or presentations
• Currently enrolled in a B.S. or M.S. program in a relevant discipline
• Able to commit a minimum of 20 hours per week
• Able to work on-site at one of our office locations
• Available to commit to a minimum three-month assignment
• Ability to select the right analytical approach for the problem rather than defaulting to the most complex model
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills