Contract Student Worker - Forward Deployed Automation Engineer (40 hrs/wk) Software

Front Door Defense; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Zoox is seeking a Contract Student Worker - Forward Deployed Automation Engineer to develop live dashboards and toolsets for fleet efficiency. The role requires on-site work in Seattle, WA, with a 40 hours/week commitment, and compensation of $30 USD per hour.

You will build mobile-first web apps for dispatch, routing, and end-of-shift reporting, and interface with L3 teams. Enrolled in a BS/MS program, you will optimize queries across NoSQL and SQL, aggregate large vehicle datasets, and drive

Qualifications

• Develop specialized diagnostic tools translating vehicle telemetry and hardware sensor data for non-technical operations staff.
• Workflow automation to streamline processes and data handling.
• Architect automated ticketing systems to streamline maintenance requests, incident reporting, and vehicle recovery dispatches.

Responsibilities

• Application & tool development to support field operators.
• Design and deploy internal mobile-first web applications to assist field operators with vehicle dispatch, routing, and end-of-shift reporting.
• Build responsive interfaces for real-time fleet monitoring with sub-second latency.

Skills

Diagnostic tools

Workflow Automation

Ticketing systems

Education

B.S./M.S. student

Tools

NoSQL

SQL

Job description

Contract Student Worker - Forward Deployed Automation Engineer (40 hrs/wk)

Develop live dashboards and toolset to optimize fleet efficiency for Zoox autonomous vehicles

Location: Seattle, Washington

Compensation: $30 USD / hour

About The Role

Zoox Part-Time Student Worker Program

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.

This role focuses on operational efficiency, building tools and dashboards, and conducting data verification and validation (V&V) for the Fleet-Operations team. The person will also work closely with the team to help drive operational efficiency across L3 programs.

Responsibilities

• Application & Tool Development
• Design and deploy internal mobile-first web applications to assist field operators with vehicle dispatch, routing, and end-of-shift reporting.
• Build responsive user interfaces for real-time fleet monitoring, ensuring sub-second latency for tracking vehicle states and locations.

Required Qualifications

• Develop specialized diagnostic tools that translate complex vehicle telemetry and hardware sensor data into readable formats for non-technical operations staff.
• Workflow Automation
• Architect automated ticketing systems to streamline maintenance requests, incident reporting, and vehicle recovery dispatches.

Bonus Qualifications

• Integrate AI-driven workflows to parse operational logs, identify recurring hardware or software faults, and automatically flag high-priority issues to engineering teams.
• Develop automated compliance trackers that cross-reference fleet operational zones with local municipal regulations to prevent routing violations.

Program Requirements

• Construct live operational dashboards to visualize fleet health, downtime metrics, and operator efficiency metrics.
• Currently enrolled in a B.S. or M.S. program in a relevant discipline.
• Optimize database queries across NoSQL and SQL structures to ensure rapid retrieval of historical fleet data for weekly operational reviews.
• Available to commit to a minimum three-month assignment.
• Aggregate and analyze large sets of vehicle performance data to provide actionable recommendations for improving fleet utilization and reducing idle times.
• Able to commit a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Able to work on-site at one of our office locations.
• Interface directly with L3 hardware and software engineering teams to ensure operational tools accurately reflect the latest autonomous system capabilities and constraints.
• 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.
• Gather feedback from on-the-ground fleet operators to continuously iterate and improve the UX/UI of internal tools.

Compensation for this role is $30/hour.

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.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [e-mail] or your assigned recruiter.

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.