Contract Student Worker - Software Engineer (40 hrs/wk)

About Zoox

Zoox is an autonomous ridehailing company building the world's first purpose-built robotaxi — fully electric, bidirectional, with no steering wheel or driver's seat. Backed by Amazon and founded to make transportation safer, cleaner, and more accessible, Zoox designs its vehicles entirely around the rider. We're currently operating in Las Vegas and San Francisco, with Austin and Miami on the horizon, and testing underway across seven U.S. markets.

About Our Contract Student Worker Program

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. 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.

Role Overview

Build and maintain features for full-stack QA applications (TypeScript frontend/backend, Python for non-frontend services), under the guidance of senior engineers

Assist in designing and implementing test/integration/end-to-end frameworks and pipeline automation

Contribute to agent-assisted tooling — e.g., wiring up LLM-based classifiers, structured tool interfaces, or evaluation scripts for existing agentic workflows, with senior engineers owning architecture and safety-critical decisions

Write and maintain unit/integration tests, fix bugs, and improve the reliability of existing tools

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand test and triage pain points and help build solutions

Responsibilities

Working with our leads

Collaborating with our customers

Software development

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (completed, or in progress/recently completed) in computer science, engineering, or a related field

0-2 years of professional or internship experience in software engineering

Working proficiency in Python and/or JavaScript/TypeScript

Familiarity with React (or a similar frontend framework), REST APIs, and Git/version control

Ability to work independently on well-scoped tasks and ask clarifying questions when requirements are ambiguous

Strong communication skills and eagerness to learn from senior engineers

Bonus Qualifications

Familiar with React

Program Requirements

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.

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. While the program does not include structured intern programming or a pathway to full-time employment, it offers valuable opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and gain hands-on experience in a professional environment. Compensation for this role is $30/hour. This is a contract position; employment will be through a vendor contracted with Zoox. The hourly rate is as posted, and benefits eligibility is determined by the vendor.
About ZooxZoox 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.
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AccommodationsIf 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.