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Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that’s created a purpose-built robotaxi to give the world a better way to ride.
The Role
Analyze autonomous vehicle, fleet, and business data to develop metrics, evaluate model and simulation performance, identify behavioral patterns, and support data-driven decisions. Projects may include drift monitoring, automated retraining, predictive modeling, similarity search, and statistical testing. The intern will use Python and SQL, apply machine learning and analytical methods, collaborate with simulation and autonomy teams, and communicate findings to varied audiences.
Summary Generated by Built In
About Our Internship Program
Zoox's internship program offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, mentorship from some of the industry's brightest minds, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to real projects. We seek interns who demonstrate strong academic performance, engagement beyond the classroom, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine interest in Zoox's mission.
Job Description
Data Science turns Zoox's driving, fleet and business data into decisions and automation. As a Data Scientist Intern, you may be assigned to one of the following teams:
- Autonomy Software V&V: You will work on fleet metrics, behavior analysis, and performance evaluation of our autonomous vehicles. Analyze real-world driving data to identify patterns, measure autonomy performance, and inform stack improvements. Contribute to metrics platforms that track miles-per-disengagement, driving behavior clusters (PUDO, lane changes, pullovers), and safety-critical events across our L3 development and production service fleets.
- Core/Domain Data Science: You will provide data solutions to deliver domain-specific analytical insights. In this role, you will have the opportunity to perform data analysis to develop and validate the simulation framework evaluating Zoox’s autonomous driving software. You collaborate with key stakeholders in the Simulation team to gain insight into the safety and comfort performance of our robotaxi. This internship will provide you with hands-on experience in building performance metrics and conducting in-depth data analyses, contributing to data-driven decision-making within the cutting-edge field of autonomous vehicles.
In this Role, You Will...
- Use coding and analytical skills to derive insights that inform decisions and automation
- Test new frameworks and algorithms to improve model performance
- Work on a project such as drift monitoring, automated model retraining, predictive modeling, similarity search or statistical testing
Internship Requirements
- Currently working towards a B.S., M.S., Ph.D., or advanced degree in data science, statistics, computer science, or a related engineering program
- Good academic standing
- 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 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
- Proficiency in Python and SQL
- Coursework in machine learning, computer vision, or NLP
- Familiarity with software-engineering practices such as Git, unit testing, debugging, and code reviews
- Understanding of supervised learning, model evaluation, and common sources of dataset bias and label noise.
- Experience with data analysis and visualization
- Ability to communicate data clearly to different audiences
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with Databricks, Spark or cloud data tools
- Experience with dashboarding or experiment design
- Experience working with LLMs
Compensation
The monthly salary range for this position is $6,500 to $9,500. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level of education. Additional benefits may include medical insurance and a relocation stipend.
About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
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Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] or your assigned recruiter.
A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a B.S., M.S., Ph.D., or advanced degree in data science, statistics, computer science, or a related engineering program
- Maintain good academic standing
- Expected graduation between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028
- Remain enrolled at an accredited college or university throughout the internship
- Commit to a full-time, 12-week internship beginning in May or June 2027
- Ability to relocate to the Bay Area, California, for the internship
- Proficiency in Python and SQL
- Coursework in machine learning, computer vision, or natural language processing
- Familiarity with Git, unit testing, debugging, and code reviews
- Understanding of supervised learning, model evaluation, dataset bias, and label noise
- Experience with data analysis and visualization
- Ability to communicate data clearly to different audiences
- Experience with Databricks, Spark, or cloud data tools
- Experience with dashboarding or experiment design
- Experience working with large language models
- Do not use proprietary internship information in a thesis, university publication, or external distribution
Zoox Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Zoox and has not been reviewed or approved by Zoox.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is extensive, with broad medical and vision options, company‑paid disability coverage, and multiple mental‑health resources. Feedback suggests coverage breadth and auxiliary programs support a wide range of needs.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include paid parental leave, additional pregnancy disability time, fertility coverage, and adoption/surrogacy assistance. Backup care and family‑oriented programs further reinforce support across life stages.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Day‑to‑day perks are robust, including free daily meals, fitness subsidies, commuter support, and on‑site amenities. Feedback suggests these lifestyle benefits enhance convenience and workplace experience, especially for office‑based roles.
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The Company
What We Do
Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that was founded to provide a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road. To achieve that goal, the company has spent the past 10 years creating a purpose-built robotaxi that gives the world a better way to ride.
Why Work With Us
At Zoox, we are working to solve one of the greatest technological challenges of our generation. From the beginning, we have been focused on our goal of reimagining transportation from the ground up. We are a mission-driven community of innovators working together to create a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road.
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