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Robot type
Autonomous Vehicle
Location
Foster CityCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Artificial Intelligence
Posted
Aug 20, 2026
Contract

Contract Student Worker - Data Scientist

Job description

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.

As a Data Scientist focused on forecasting, you will help Fleet Operations anticipate the resources required to scale an autonomous vehicle service across markets.

Zoox is an autonomous ridehailing company building the world's first…

Job responsibilities

  • Develop forecasting models for fleet availability, supply hours, staffing, operational workload, charging demand, and infrastructure needs
  • Convert spreadsheet-based planning processes into reproducible, scalable, and well-documented analytical workflows
  • Evaluate model performance through backtesting, forecast-versus-actual reporting, and clearly defined accuracy measures

Job requirements

  • Build scenario models that help leaders understand the staffing, cost, and infrastructure implications of operational changes and market growth
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  • Combine statistical methods, machine learning, and AI-enabled tools to improve forecasts and make model outputs easier to interpret
  • Prototype AI-powered decision-support tools that explain forecast drivers, identify emerging risks, and allow leaders to explore planning scenarios
  • Partner with Workforce Management, Finance, Strategy, Data Science, and operational leaders to align assumptions and establish a shared operating forecast
  • Currently pursuing a master’s degree in data science, statistics, computer science, operations research, industrial engineering, economics, applied mathematics, or another quantitative field
  • Experience with forecasting, statistical modeling, optimization, simulation, or machine learning through coursework, research, internships, or professional projects
  • Communicate model outputs
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