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

<div> <h4><strong>About Zoox</strong></h4> <p>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.</p> <h4><strong>About Our Part Time Student Worker Program</strong></h4> <p>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&nbsp; who demonstrate strong academic performance, engagement beyond the classroom, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine interest in Zoox’s mission.&nbsp;</p> <strong>Project Overview</strong> <p>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.</p> </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> In this role, you will: • 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 Qualifications: • 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 Bonus Qualifications: • 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) Program Requirements: • 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 $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.