Software Engineer Intern, Software Systems [Summer 2027]

The role

Work as a software engineer intern on a defined project within the Software Systems organization, such as a profiling tool, network scheduler, automated checker or simulation component. Design, test and document the work, then present results to engineering stakeholders at the end of the summer.

What you will do

• Design and implement software for a defined project, such as a profiling tool, a network scheduler, an automated checker or a simulation component
• Evaluate design options through experiments, benchmarks or literature review
• Test and document your work so the team can adopt it
• Present results to engineering stakeholders at the end of the summer

Required qualifications

• 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 may not use any proprietary information they are working on as part of their thesis, any published work with their university, or distribute it to anyone outside of Zoox
• Experience programming in C++ or Python
• Understanding of operating systems, networking or computer architecture fundamentals
• Familiarity with modern software development practices (Git, unit testing, CI)
• Enthusiasm for automotive technologies and robotics
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Nice to have

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

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• Must be enrolled at an accredited college or university throughout the internship
• Must be expected to graduate between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028
• Must be able to relocate to the Bay Area, California, for the internship
• Accommodations available on request through accommodations@zoox.com or the assigned recruiter

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.