Contract Student Worker - Machine Learning Engineer

Location: On-site at an office location in Boston, MA; Foster City, CA; Seattle, WA; or San Diego, CA

Compensation: $30/hour

Company

Zoox is developing a fully autonomous, electric robotaxi and the supporting mobility ecosystem, combining robotics, machine learning, and vehicle design.

What you will do

• Review data-labeling quality and help prepare and refine raw datasets.
• Support engineers with machine learning model training and fine-tuning experiments.
• Validate model results against benchmarks and conduct detailed triage.
• Help maintain data quality and pipeline integrity for reliable, accurate, production-ready models.

Requirements

• Python proficiency.
• Machine learning, computer vision, and robotics knowledge.
• Currently enrolled in a relevant B.S. or M.S. program.
• Available for a minimum three-month assignment and at least 20 hours per week.
• Able to work on-site at one of the listed office locations.
• Must comply with Zoox confidentiality requirements, including not using or sharing proprietary information outside Zoox in academic research, theses, publications, or presentations.

Nice to have

• C++.

Culture & Benefits

• Contract student work alongside engineers and researchers developing autonomous technology.
• The program complements academic studies through ongoing, project-based professional experience.
• This is not an internship and does not include structured intern programming or a pathway to full-time employment.
• Employment is through a vendor contracted with Zoox; benefits eligibility is determined by the vendor.