Software Engineer Intern, Software Systems (Automotive)

Location: Hybrid in Foster City, California, with relocation to the Bay Area required for the internship

Salary: $6,500–$9,500 per month

Company

Zoox is developing a fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem for mobility-as-a-service, combining robotics, machine learning, and design.

What you will do

• Design and implement software for a defined project, such as a profiling tool, network scheduler, automated checker, or simulation component.
• Evaluate design options through experiments, benchmarks, or literature reviews.
• Test and document implementations so the team can adopt them.
• Present project results to engineering stakeholders at the end of the internship.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a B.S., M.S., Ph.D., or advanced degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related engineering program.
• Expected graduation between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028, with enrollment at an accredited college or university throughout the internship.
• Available for a full-time, 12-week internship beginning in May or June 2027 and able to relocate to the Bay Area, California, for its duration.
• Must not use proprietary internship information in a thesis, university publication, or material distributed outside Zoox.
• Programming experience in C++ or Python.
• Understanding of operating systems, networking, or computer architecture fundamentals.
• Familiarity with Git, unit testing, CI, and modern software development practices.
• Enthusiasm for automotive technologies and robotics, plus strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with robotics simulation frameworks.
• Experience with performance profiling, low-level systems programming, or network protocols.
• Machine learning, security, or 3D graphics experience, depending on the team.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on work with cutting-edge technology, mentorship, and meaningful contributions to real projects.
• End-to-end exposure to the Zoox software stack across systems engineering, software performance, software core, product security, and simulation teams.
• Medical insurance and a relocation stipend may be available.
• The internship is a full-time, 12-week commitment beginning in May or June 2027.

Hiring process

• Applicants may be considered for opportunities across multiple Software Systems teams.
• Accommodation requests for the application or interview process can be submitted to the stated accommodations contact or assigned recruiter.