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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Contract Student Worker - Hardware Software Integration Engineer - **Company:** Zoox - **Location:** Hayward, United States - **Salary:** $62,400.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, JIRA, Linux, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Machine Learning, Safety Critical Systems, Git - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/contract-student-worker-hardware-software-integration-engineer-full-time-40-hrs-wk-zoox-8711618 ## About the Role 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., * Currently enrolled in a B.S. or M.S. in Automotive Engineering, Robotics, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or a relevant technical field * Available to commit to a minimum three-month assignment * Able to commit to a minimum of 40 hours per week * Able to work on-site in Foster City CA * 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, * Ability to understand and navigate complex technical systems * Ability to grapple with ambiguity and collaborate with cross-functional teams * Experience with Linux, Git, and Jira, * Experience with autonomous vehicles, robotics, or other safety-critical systems * Experience with simulation environments and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing 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. ## Description * Execute and coordinate validation cycles for Zoox's Manufacturing test infrastructure with a focus on driving test infra stability * Act as on-call support for the factory, representing the HWSI-FW team as you document, triage, characterize and report stability issues in order to unblock factory operations, 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. Follow us on LinkedIn 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. 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