Contract Student Worker – Firmware Engineer (FW Thermal/Body)

Zoox · Software

Hours: Contract
Where: Foster City, CA
Posted: Apr 15

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.

What you'd do

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

What they want

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