Program Manager Intern [Summer 2027]

The role

You will support the infrastructure that keeps Zoox's autonomous robotaxi fleet charged, serviced, and running. You will work across operations, facilities, and engineering on parking capacity, site readiness, and contingency planning at multiple depot sites.

What you will do

• Develop and prototype approaches to expand fleet parking capacity, including external locations with available space.
• Work with internal teams on access and security requirements for new parking locations.
• Map infrastructure requirements for multiple vehicle types against current site capacity.
• Produce a site-by-site gap analysis.
• Design infrastructure plans for severe weather and large-scale fleet recall scenarios.
• Prototype tools to track capacity in real time.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and standards for site infrastructure.
• Contribute to a long-term site build roadmap.

Required qualifications

• Currently working towards an MBA, Master's in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Engineering Management, or a related field.
• Good academic standing and enrolled at an accredited college or university throughout the internship.
• Expected graduation date between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028.
• Able to commit to a full-time, 12-week internship.
• Ability to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area for the duration of the internship.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects with diverse cross-functional stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in data organization, manipulation, and modeling in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• Strong structured problem-solving, operational planning, and analytical capabilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including summarizing findings for executive leadership.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-growth, and collaborative environment.

Nice to have

• Prior professional experience in the transportation, mobility, logistics, or automotive sectors.
• Experience building complex financial, cost, or capacity models.
• Background in operational strategy, program management, or supply chain infrastructure.

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• Interns may not use proprietary information for thesis or publication outside of Zoox.
• Relocation assistance is offered based on eligibility.
• You 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 it to market. It works at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design.