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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
Hardware Engineering Interns support autonomous vehicle systems through electrical and functional validation, failure root-cause analysis, hardware stability tooling, quality and reliability analysis, supplier assessments, and sourcing projects. They analyze engineering and supplier data, recommend improvements, and present findings to cross-functional stakeholders. The role requires Python or similar data-analysis tools, hands-on lab equipment experience, strong analytical skills, and relocation to the Bay Area for a full-time summer internship.
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.
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
Vehicle Systems covers the electronics, sensors, quality and supply chain behind the Zoox vehicle. Interns work on advanced hardware development, quality and reliability, or sourcing, depending on the team.Interns in this pipeline may be considered for opportunities across a range of teams, including:
Vehicle Systems covers the electronics, sensors, quality and supply chain behind the Zoox vehicle. Interns work on advanced hardware development, quality and reliability, or sourcing, depending on the team.Interns in this pipeline may be considered for opportunities across a range of teams, including:
- Advanced Hardware Engineering: Develops the sensors, compute and electronics for autonomous driving, across firmware, sensor engineering, digital signal processing and hardware engineering. Includes hardware stability tooling and electrical stress testing with root cause analysis. Interns on this team will have to be available for a 6-month internship.
- Quality & Reliability: Improves vehicle and supplier quality by investigating field failures, analyzing returned parts and reliability data, and supporting supplier assessments and part approvals.
- Direct/Indirect Sourcing & Procurement: Sources the parts that go into and outside the vehicle, and supports strategic partnerships.
In this Role, You Will...
- Run electrical or functional validation tests and perform root cause analysis of failures
- Build analytical and diagnostic tools that find complex system issues and improve hardware stability
- Analyze quality, supplier or reliability data and recommend improvements, or support sourcing projects with data and supplier analysis
- Present findings to engineering, quality and supplier stakeholders
Requirements
- Currently working towards a B.S., M.S., or advanced degree in a relevant program (electrical, computer, mechanical, systems or industrial engineering; supply chain, operations or business for sourcing roles)
- 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 or similar tools for data analysis (required for engineering roles)
- Hands-on experience with lab tools such as a multimeter, oscilloscope or power supply (engineering roles)
- Familiarity with quality tools such as DFMEA, APQP or PPAP, through coursework or projects (quality roles)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and cross-functional teamwork
Bonus Qualifications
- Exposure to CAN, LIN, I2C, SPI, UART or Ethernet through coursework or projects
- Participation in engineering competitions (e.g. SAE, FIRST, Solar Car) or custom PCBA projects
- Previous co-op or internship in automotive, electronics or robotics
Compensation
The monthly salary range for this position is $6,500 to $8,500. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level of education. Additional benefits may include medical insurance and a relocation stipend.
The monthly salary range for this position is $6,500 to $8,500. 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., or advanced degree in electrical, computer, mechanical, systems, industrial engineering, supply chain, operations, or business, as relevant to the role
- Good academic standing
- Expected graduation between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028
- Enrollment at an accredited college or university throughout the internship
- Commitment 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 or similar data-analysis tools for engineering roles
- Hands-on experience with laboratory tools such as a multimeter, oscilloscope, or power supply for engineering roles
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and cross-functional teamwork skills
- Familiarity with DFMEA, APQP, or PPAP through coursework or projects for quality roles
- Exposure to CAN, LIN, I2C, SPI, UART, or Ethernet
- Participation in engineering competitions or custom PCBA projects
- Previous co-op or internship experience in automotive, electronics, or robotics
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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