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
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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Currently working towards a B.S., M.S., Ph.D., or advanced degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related engineering program
- 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
- Experience programming in C++ or Python
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 Software Systems organization builds the foundations that the autonomy and product software run on, and the systems that verify that software. Interns gain an end-to-end view of the Zoox software stack while solving a focused problem on one of the teams below. Interns in this pipeline may be considered for opportunities across a range of teams, including:
- Systems Engineering: Builds simulation-based and model-based checks that catch software defects early in the development pipeline.
- Software Performance: Profiles and optimizes runtime latency and resource use across the stack.
- Software Core: Develops the middleware, networking and sensor tooling that connect vehicle software components.
- Product Security: Strengthens the security of the vehicle and its software,...
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