# Contract Student Worker – AI Validation and Benchmarking Engineer (40hrs / Week Full-Time) at Zoox

- Company: Zoox
- What the company does: Zoox is a purpose-built autonomous vehicle designed for riders, not drivers. Learn more about the Zoox robotaxi and the future of ride-hailing. Backed by Lux.
- Company website: https://zoox.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Foster City, CA
- Work setup: Hybrid
- Posted: 2026-10-13
- Apply by: 2026-11-27
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/zoox/cc43bf88-ed84-408f-a557-3d1c7263ddff?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/zoox-contract-student-worker-ai-validation-and-benchmarking-engineer-40hrs-week/

## About the role

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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Currently enrolled in a B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering or a related field
- Available to commit to a minimum three-month assignment
- Able to commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week
- Able to work on-site at one of our office locations
- 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
- Familiar with Cursor or Claude

Tags: Software

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