Contract Student Worker - Machine Learning Engineer

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this is not an internship. The Contract Student Worker Program is designed to complement your academic experience by providing meaningful, ongoing work alongside your studies.

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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.

Zoox's contract 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.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with the cross-functional engineering team to prepare and refine raw datasets, ensuring high data quality and pipeline integrity. You will assist in training and fine-tuning machine learning models using industry-standard frameworks and modern architectures. Additionally, you will validate model performance against rigorous benchmarks to ensure production readiness, reliability, and accuracy before deployment.

Review data labeling quality

Help other engineers on model training experiments

Validate the model results with detailed triages

Python proficiency

Machine learning

Computer vision

Robotics

C++

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 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.

We want to be transparent: this is not an internship. The Contract Student Worker Program is designed to complement your academic experience by providing meaningful, ongoing work alongside your studies. Rather than participating in a cohort-based program, you'll join a team directly and contribute to real projects with real impact. While the program does not include structured intern programming or a pathway to full-time employment, it offers valuable opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and gain hands-on experience in a professional environment.

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.

About Zoox

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.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com 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.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

Boston, United States

On-site at the office

Who can apply

About this job

Pay per year: ≈ $62,400 a year; 70% below the $208,000 median for Machine Learning Engineer jobs on Jobera (1,055 salaries).
Who can apply: United States
Posted: Today
Employer: has 240 open jobs on Jobera in 2 countries.