Real job — pulled straight from Zoox’s careers page · Verified August 21, 2026 · No reposts.
Job description
Zoox is hiring a Data Scientist — a contract, based in Foster City, CA role ($62k–$62k). Apply directly on Zoox's careers page below.
Contract Student Worker - Data Scientist
Team: Fleet Operations
Location: Foster City, CA
Commitment: Contract
Workplace Type: onsite
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 Contract Student Worker Program
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.
Role Overview
As a Data Scientist focused on forecasting, you will help Fleet Operations anticipate the resources required to scale an autonomous vehicle service across markets. You will develop forecasting and scenario-planning capabilities across fleet availability, supply, staffing, operational demand, charging, and infrastructure. Your work will inform high-impact planning decisions and create a shared, data-driven view of future operational needs.
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
Required Qualifications
- 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
Bonus Qualifications
- 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
- An AI-native technical skill set, with demonstrated experience using LLMs, coding copilots, APIs, or agent frameworks to develop analytical products or automate technical workflows
- Strong understanding of model evaluation, uncertainty, explainability, and human oversight.
Program Requirements
- Ability to select the right analytical approach for the problem rather than defaulting to the most complex model.
- Currently enrolled in a B.S. or M.S. program in a relevant discipline.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Available to commit to a minimum three-month assignment.
- Able to commit a minimum of 20 hours per week.
- Able to work on-site in Foster City CA.
- 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.
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
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Data Scientist at Zoox?
The estimated salary range for Data Scientist at Zoox is $62,000 - $62,000 USD per year.
What skills are required for Data Scientist at Zoox?
The required skills for Data Scientist at Zoox include: Forecasting, Machine Learning, AI, Python, LLM, API.
What is the seniority level for Data Scientist at Zoox?
Data Scientist at Zoox is a Entry level position.
How do I apply for Data Scientist at Zoox?
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