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AI Workflows & Safety Decision Making Intern [2027]

Zoox · Foster City, CA · Hybrid

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About Zoox

Zoox is a purpose-built autonomous vehicle designed for riders, not drivers. Learn more about the Zoox robotaxi and the future of ride-hailing. Backed by Lux.

About the role

As an intern on this team, you will focus on developing and deploying internal AI tools and agentic workflows that empower safety operators and analysts to make faster, more consistent, and data-driven safety decisions. You will work at the cutting edge where state-of-the-art AI developer tooling directly interfaces with safety-critical operational decision systems. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Currently pursuing a Master’s degree (or advanced degree) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Data Science, or related engineering field
  • Good academic standing and enrolled at an accredited college or university throughout the internship
  • Expected graduation date between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028
  • Able to commit to a full-time, 12-week internship
  • Ability to relocate to the Bay Area, California, for the duration of the internship
  • Interns at Zoox may not use proprietary information for thesis or publication outside of Zoox
More about this role

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

The Safety Strategy & Operations team at Zoox ensures that every strategic decision regarding vehicle deployment, operations, and policy is backed by rigorous safety data and modern computational tools.

As an intern on this team, you will focus on developing and deploying internal AI tools and agentic workflows that empower safety operators and analysts to make faster, more consistent, and data-driven safety decisions. You will work at the cutting edge where state-of-the-art AI developer tooling directly interfaces with safety-critical operational decision systems.

  • Develop AI-Powered Decision Tools: Design, prototype, and implement agentic workflows and AI-assisted tools that automate complex safety evaluations and triage operational signals.
  • Test & Validate Tool...

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Safety Policy and Strategy

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