Software Engineer Intern, Software Platforms & Product [Summer 2027]

The role

You will work on software platforms that connect the Zoox autonomous vehicle to the fleet, to engineers and to riders. You will build services, tools, apps or embedded software for the autonomous fleet, and present your project at the end-of-summer showcase.

What you will do

• Build services, tools, apps or embedded software that support the autonomous fleet
• Develop automation for testing, integration, telemetry or diagnostics
• Improve the reliability, performance or observability of a production system
• Work with senior software, firmware and hardware engineers
• Present your project at the end-of-summer showcase

Required qualifications

• Currently working towards a B.S., M.S., Ph.D., or advanced degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a similar discipline
• Expected to graduate between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028
• 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
• Object-oriented programming experience (e.g., C++, Java, Kotlin, Swift)
• Experience with Linux, the command line, and source control (Git)
• Experience with microcontrollers or embedded application processors (for firmware teams)
• Strong debugging, triage and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a positive attitude and ability to adapt quickly to change

Nice to have

• CI and build systems, or an embedded RTOS
• Communication protocols such as CAN, LIN or pub/sub
• Experience with issue tracking or business intelligence tools (e.g. Jira, Looker)

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Relocation stipend
• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology
• Mentorship from senior engineers
• Opportunity to contribute to real projects

Before you apply

• Interns may not use proprietary Zoox information for their thesis, published work with their university, or distribution outside Zoox
• Applicants do not need to match every listed expectation to apply

About the company

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem to bring this technology to market. It works at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design to provide mobility-as-a-service in urban environments.