Contract Student Worker - Fleet Maps Validation (FT 40 hrs/week)

Foster City · Contract · Onsite · Posted Oct 5, 2026

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Zoox 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.
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A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
The Automated Validation & Gating Pipeline Engineer will focus on building, maintaining, and scaling robust automated validation and gating pipelines for off-board software, maps, and framework components across our autonomous driving platforms.

Zoox is looking for a Contract Student Worker for Fleet Maps Validation to work 40 hours per week in Foster City.
The Automated Validation & Gating Pipeline Engineer will focus on building, maintaining, and scaling robust automated validation and gating pipelines for off-board software, maps, and framework components across autonomous driving platforms.

Design, develop, and maintain continuous automated validation and release gating pipelines for off-board mapping and cloud software components.
Define and implement automated test strategies, metrics, and quality gates for component-level and framework-level validation.
Triage build or pipeline failures, establish regression test suites, and collaborate with downstream teams (e.g., SIV) to streamline release readiness.

Strong analytical skills with the capability to analyze large sets of data.
Experience designing triage logic and processes, as well as highlighting and reporting key issues.
Strong software engineering background with proficiency in Python.
Experience building test automation to validate Cloud Software
Experience with Python or other scripting languages
Experience working with AI engines for the efficient development (Cursor, Claude, etc)
Currently enrolled in a B.S. or M.S. program in a relevant discipline.
Available to commit to a minimum three-month assignment.
Able to commit a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Able to work on-site at one of our office locations.