Software Engineer Intern, Software Platforms & Product [Summer 2027]

Foster City · Posted Nov 06 · $6k-$10k/mo

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Pay: $6k-$10k/mo
Location: Foster City, CA
Work type: Hybrid
Start: Summer 2027
Visa sponsorship: 32 H-1B filings by this company
Category: Software Engineering

Zoox internship in Software Platforms & Product (Summer 2027) in Foster City, CA. Hybrid internship offering hands-on projects across platform software, firmware, tooling, and applications that connect Zoox vehicles to the fleet, engineers, and riders.

What they are looking for

Embedded systemsFirmwareSoftware testingSite reliability engineeringCloud

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

Software Platforms & Product builds the platforms, firmware, tools and applications that connect the Zoox vehicle to the fleet, to our engineers and to riders. Interns work on a project that helps ship and run that software reliably, safely and at scale.Interns in this pipeline may be considered for opportunities across a range of teams, including:

Robot Link Platform and Maestro: The platform that connects the vehicle to the cloud and the fleet.

Firmware: Embedded software for the vehicle's control units, including motion, power, body and safety systems, plus core system services.

Platform Software Integration: Integrates hardware, firmware and software, manages releases, and builds firmware tools and hardware-software integration systems.

Software QA: Tests vehicle software against requirements, analyzes failures from road data, and builds the automation that does it.

Site Reliability Engineering: Keeps production services reliable and observable.

Rider Software: Builds the rider-facing mobile and in-vehicle experience.

In this Role, You Will...

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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.