About the role#
The Software Systems organization builds the foundation for our autonomy and product software. As an intern, you will gain an end-to-end view of the Zoox software stack while working on a focused project. You may work with teams across systems engineering, performance, core software, product security, or simulation.
What you'll do#
- Design and implement software for a specific project, such as a profiling tool, network scheduler, automated checker, or simulation component.
- Evaluate design options through experiments, benchmarks, or literature review.
- Test and document your work so the team can adopt it.
- Present your results to engineering stakeholders at the end of the summer.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a B.S., M.S., Ph.D., or advanced degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028.
- Enrollment at an accredited college or university throughout the internship.
- Experience programming in C++ or Python.
- Understanding of operating systems, networking, or computer architecture fundamentals.
- Familiarity with modern software development practices like Git, unit testing, and CI.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Interest in automotive technologies and robotics.
- Bonus points for experience with simulation frameworks, performance profiling, low-level systems programming, network protocols, machine learning, security, or 3D graphics.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, 12-week internship starting in May or June 2027.
- The role is based in Foster City, California, and requires relocation to the Bay Area.
- The work modality is hybrid.
- This position is paid.
- Note: You may not use proprietary information from this role for a thesis, university publication, or distribution outside of Zoox.
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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