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# Contract Student Worker - Firmware Engineer (FW Thermal/Body)

- **Company:** PROGRAMME
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States
- **Salary:** $62,400.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Microprocessors, Embedded Software, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Powerpc, Software Engineering, PIC Microcontroller, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_601ed2a9

## About the Role

* 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

Bonus Qualifications:

 * 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)

Program Requirements:

 * Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S., in a relevant engineering field
 * Available for a 6 month project
 * Able to commit to at least 20 hours per week
 * Ability to commute on-site to one of our offices
 * Student Worker may not use proprietary Zoox information in university theses, publications, or share it outside

## Description

Zoox is seeking a motivated Firmware Engineer student worker to join our team, focusing on diagnostic services for the thermal and body systems. This is an opportunity to own highly-visible, foundational projects where you will extend our existing diagnostic infrastructure. You will work on the full development cycle of robot firmware development.
In this role, you will:

 * 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


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