Data Science Intern [Summer 2027]

Foster City · Posted Nov 07

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Location: Foster City, CA
Work type: Hybrid
Start: Summer 2027
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Category: Data

Data Science Intern at Zoox in Foster City, CA (Hybrid). Internship focused on applying data science methods to autonomous vehicle data, with mentorship and real project impact across Autonomy Software V&V and Core/Domain Data Science teams. Opportunity to build performance metrics, conduct in-depth data analyses, and contribute to data-driven decisions in a fast-moving robotics and autonomous vehicles environment.

What they are looking for

Data scienceData analysisSimulationMachine learningMetrics

Location: Foster City, CA Department: Zoox Internships Employment Type: Internship/Co-op Location Type: Hybrid

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.

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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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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.