Contract Student Worker

Who you are

• 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
• Strong software engineering background with proficiency in Python
• Preferable Hands-on experience building CI/CD pipelines, test automation frameworks, and automated gating for cloud/off-board software systems
• Experience building test automation to validate Cloud Software
• Experience with Python or other scripting languages
• Experience working with AI engines for the efficient development (Cursor, Claude, etc)
• Currently enrolled in a B.S. or M.S. program in a relevant discipline
• Available to commit to a minimum three-month assignment
• Able to commit a minimum of 40 hours per week
• Able to work on-site at one of our office locations
• 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
• 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

What the job involves

• Zoox's contract 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
• The Automated Validation & Gating Pipeline Engineer will focus on building, maintaining, and scaling robust automated validation and gating pipelines for off-board software, maps, and framework components across our autonomous driving platforms
• Design, develop, and maintain continuous automated validation and release gating pipelines for off-board mapping and cloud software components
• Define and implement automated test strategies, metrics, and quality gates for component-level and framework-level validation
• Triage build or pipeline failures, establish regression test suites, and collaborate with downstream teams (e.g., SIV) to streamline release readiness
• Strong analytical skills with the capability to analyze large sets of data
• Experience designing triage logic and processes, as well as highlighting and reporting key issues

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