Part-Time Student Worker Technical Program Manager
Role Overview
Manage Autonomy Software program planning and execution. Track and resolve cross-functional engineering dependencies. Drive the adoption of standard engineering processes. Participate actively in core technical discussions.
Responsibilities
- check_circle Manage Autonomy Software program planning and execution.
- check_circle Track and resolve cross-functional engineering dependencies.
- check_circle Drive the adoption of standard engineering processes.
- check_circle Enable engineering team with program milestones and processes
- check_circle Participate in technical discussions and be a partner with engineering in delivering complex programs
Basic qualifications
- Participate actively in core technical discussions.
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Robotics, or a related field.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python and familiarity with modern AI developer tools (e.g., Claude, Cursor).
- PM Tools: Experience utilizing Jira, Smartsheet, and Confluence for tracking and collaboration.
Preferred qualifications
- Soft Skills: Excellent communicator with a proactive, "can-do" approach to problem-solving.
- Understanding of Autonomy stack
Benefits
- check_circle Compensation for this role is $30/hour.
- check_circle 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 the company
About Zoox
Zoox is an autonomous ridehailing 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.
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.
Tags & Focus Areas
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