About the role#
Software Platforms & Product builds the firmware, tools, and applications that connect the Zoox vehicle to our fleet, engineers, and riders. As an intern, you will work on projects that help ship and run this software at scale. You may be placed on teams including Robot Link Platform, Firmware, Software QA, Site Reliability Engineering, or Rider Software. This is a full-time, 12-week internship beginning in May or June 2027.
What you'll do#
- Build services, tools, apps, or embedded software to support the autonomous fleet.
- Develop automation for testing, telemetry, diagnostics, or integration.
- Improve the performance, reliability, or observability of production systems.
- Collaborate with senior software, firmware, and hardware engineers.
- Present your project at an end-of-summer showcase.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a B.S., M.S., Ph.D., or advanced degree in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering.
- Expected graduation date between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028.
- Enrollment at an accredited college or university throughout the internship.
- Experience with object-oriented programming, Linux, the command line, and Git.
- Experience with microcontrollers or embedded application processors.
- Strong debugging, triage, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to change.
- Familiarity with CI and build systems, embedded RTOS, communication protocols like CAN or LIN, and tools like Jira or Looker is a plus.
- Note that proprietary information from this internship cannot be used in a thesis, published work, or shared outside of Zoox.
Location & details#
- Location: Foster City, California.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Commitment: Full-time, 12 weeks.
- Relocation: You must be able to relocate to the Bay Area for the duration of the internship.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About Zoox
Zoox develops autonomous, purpose-built vehicles for mobility-as-a-service. The company focuses on robotics, artificial intelligence, and electric vehicle technology. Founded in 2014, it maintains its headquarters in Foster City, California. The organization employs nearly 4,800 people.
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