Part-Time Student Worker – Software Development Engineer in Test

About Zoox

Zoox is an autonomous ride-hailing 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

Support the build and operation of a CI environment for Airlines on a new MFG test asset - running automated test runs against physical hardware for either the GA line or FRU re-bringup flow, validating test content and catching regressions before they hit production.

Responsibilities

Assemble/wire the rig

Deploy Firmware & test configs

Configure and run test suites continuously

Monitor and document runs

First-pass failure triage and routing

Write/maintain test-run scripts while documenting set-up and roadblocks

Provide status updates during campaigns

Program Requirements

Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a closely related field

Available to commit to a minimum three-month assignment

Able to commit to a minimum of 20 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

Qualifications

Proficient with Linux/CLI

Strong programming skills in Python and Git

Hands-on hardware/lab skills (schematics, wiring, instruments)

Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to convey complexity and ambiguity clearly

Bonus Qualifications

Embedded/HIL/test-automation/CAN coursework or projects

Exposure to CI tools, Docker, or Pytest

Experience with log-reading & triage

Familiarity with automotive/robotics ECU, firmware-flashing, or MFG-test