Software engineering interns build services, tools, applications, firmware, testing automation, and embedded software supporting Zoox’s autonomous fleet. Projects may involve vehicle-cloud platforms, firmware, software integration, QA, site reliability, or rider-facing software. Interns improve reliability, performance, observability, and diagnostics while collaborating with software, firmware, and hardware engineers. The role is a full-time, 12-week internship in the Bay Area beginning May or June 2027.
About Our Internship Program
Zoox's internship program offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, mentorship from some of the industry's brightest minds, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to real projects. We seek interns who demonstrate strong academic performance, engagement beyond the classroom, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine interest in Zoox's mission.
Job Description
Software Platforms & Product builds the platforms, firmware, tools and applications that connect the Zoox vehicle to the fleet, to our engineers and to riders. Interns work on a project that helps ship and run that software reliably, safely and at scale.Interns in this pipeline may be considered for opportunities across a range of teams, including:
- Robot Link Platform and Maestro: The platform that connects the vehicle to the cloud and the fleet.
- Firmware: Embedded software for the vehicle's control units, including motion, power, body and safety systems, plus core system services.
- Platform Software Integration: Integrates hardware, firmware and software, manages releases, and builds firmware tools and hardware-software integration systems.
- Software QA: Tests vehicle software against requirements, analyzes failures from road data, and builds the automation that does it.
- Site Reliability Engineering: Keeps production services reliable and observable.
- Rider Software: Builds the rider-facing mobile and in-vehicle experience.
In this Role, You Will...
- Build services, tools, apps or embedded software that support the autonomous fleet
- Develop automation for testing, integration, telemetry or diagnostics
- Improve the reliability, performance or observability of a production system
- Work with senior software, firmware and hardware engineers, and present your project at the end-of-summer showcase
Requirements
- Currently working towards a B.S., M.S., Ph.D., or advanced degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a similar discipline
- Expected to graduate between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028, and enrolled at an accredited college or university throughout the internship
- Able to commit to a full-time, 12-week internship beginning in May/June 2027
- Ability to relocate to the Bay Area, California, for the duration of the internship
- Interns at Zoox may not use any proprietary information they are working on as part of their thesis, any published work with their university, or to be distributed to anyone outside of Zoox
Qualifications
- Object-oriented programming experience (e.g., C++, Java, Kotlin, Swift)
- Experience with Linux, the command line, and source control (Git)
- Experience with microcontrollers or embedded application processors (firmware teams)
- Strong debugging, triage and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a positive attitude and ability to adapt quickly to change
Bonus Qualifications
- CI and build systems, or an embedded RTOS
- Communication protocols such as CAN, LIN or pub/sub
- Experience with issue tracking or business intelligence tools (e.g. Jira, Looker)
Compensation
The monthly salary range for this position is $6,500 to $9,500. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level of education. Additional benefits may include medical insurance and a relocation stipend.
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.
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Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] 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.
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