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Part-Time Student Worker – Firmware Engineer (FW Thermal/Body)

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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,

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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.

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.

 
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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
  • Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    Foster City, United States
    Hybrid — some on-site time required
    Who can apply
    US
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    United States

    Listing Details

    Posted
    April 15, 2026
    First seen
    April 15, 2026
    Last seen
    May 5, 2026

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    20
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    Trust Level
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    May 5, 2026

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    Zoox, a subsidiary of Amazon, designs fully autonomous vehicles focusing on making urban transportation safer and more efficient.

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    Founded
    2014
    Domain
    zoox.com
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    ZooxPart-Time Student Worker – Firmware Engineer (FW Thermal/Body)