Contract Student Worker Technical Program Manager (Full-time)

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 Part-Time Student Worker Program

Zoox's part-time 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

Manage Autonomy Software program planning and execution. Track and resolve cross-functional engineering dependencies. Drive the adoption of standard engineering processes. Participate actively in core technical discussions.

Responsibilities

Manage Autonomy Software program planning and execution.

Track and resolve cross-functional engineering dependencies.

Drive the adoption of standard engineering processes.

Enable engineering team with program milestones and processes

Participate in technical discussions and be a partner with engineering in delivering complex programs

Required Qualifications

Participate actively in core technical discussions.

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Robotics, or a related field.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python and familiarity with modern AI developer tools (e.g., Claude, Cursor).

PM Tools: Experience utilizing Jira, Smartsheet, and Confluence for tracking and collaboration.

Bonus Qualifications

Soft Skills: Excellent communicator with a proactive, "can-do" approach to problem-solving.

Understanding of Autonomy stack

Program Requirements

Currently enrolled in a B.S. or M.S. program in a relevant discipline.

Available to commit to a minimum six-month assignment.

Able to commit a minimum of 20 hours per week (40 hours preferable).

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.