Requirements:

• Currently working towards a B.S., M.S., Ph.D., or advanced degree in a relevant engineering program
• Must be returning to school to continue your education upon completing this internship
• Good academic standing
• Able to commit to a 12-week internship beginning in May or June of 2026.
• At least one previous industry internship, co-op, or project completed in a relevant area
• Ability to relocate to the Bay Area, California for the duration of the internship
• Interns at Zoox may not use any proprietary information they are working on as part of their thesis, any published work with their university, or to be distributed to anyone outside of Zoox

Qualifications (It’s helpful if you meet a majority of the following qualifications, but it isn’t a requirement):

• Experience with software development languages, e.g. Python, C++, etc.
• Familiarity with modern software development methodologies and tools (Agile, Git, unit testing, CI, etc)
• Understanding of hardware testing and verification methods
• Working knowledge of navigating through and using a Linux environment through CLI
• Experience using test automation frameworks, such as PyTest or Robot Framework

Bonus Qualifications:

• Familiarity with basic mechanical, electrical, and optical test procedures
• Prior experience working with communications protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, or TCP/IP
• Experience with Git, Jira, Reviewable, Bamboo, Polarion, or TestRail
• Experience using static analysis tools and formatters, such as PyLint and Black
• Experience building automation scripts using LLM models, agents and tool calls
• Understanding of vector databases, cloud platforms, RAG database deployment and containerization

The monthly salary range for this position is $5,500 to $9,500.