Zoox · 2 months ago
Firmware & C++ Development Intern
San Diego, CA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$5,500/mo - $9,500/mo
Start in 2026 SpringZoox is a company that provides hands-on experiences with state-of-the-art technology through its internship program. The Firmware or C++ Development Intern will design and develop embedded software for various teams, working cross-functionally to ensure a seamless and highly-automated experience for the Zoox vehicle.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesMachine LearningRoboticsTransportation
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and test embedded software for body, thermal, lighting, and door functions of the Zoox vehicle
Integrate supplier sub-systems into the Zoox software stack
Work cross-functionally with vehicle engineers, controls engineers, software engineers, validation engineers, and other experts
Develop and test embedded software for ECU software platform bring-up
Design and implement real-time software systems in C++ to manage autonomous vehicle ride states, passenger interactions and vehicle control interfaces
Analyze system performance metrics and telemetry data to optimize software efficiency, troubleshoot issues, and make data-driven decisions for improving ride management systems
Partner cross-functionally with vehicle software teams, cloud engineers, Product Management, Technical Program Management, UX Design, Quality Assurance and Feature Integration teams to deliver integrated solutions
Qualification
Required
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 or San Diego 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
Preferred
Strong embedded C/C++ programming experience
Experience in modern C++ development on Linux systems
Experience with embedded micro-controllers and/or microprocessors (ARM, PowerPC)
Understanding of sensors and actuators
Experience or knowledge of real-time embedded operating systems (ex: FreeRTOS, SafeRTOS, QNX, Linux, etc)
Experience with modern software development practices (Git, CI/CD, code review), automated testing and validation methodologies and cross-team collaboration
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze requirements and propose technical solutions
Experience with Monitoring Tools (e.g., building/optimizing dashboards and alerts using Grafana)
Benefits
Medical insurance
A housing stipend
Relocation assistance will be offered based on eligibility
Company
Zoox
Zoox is an AI robotics company that provides mobility-as-a-service and self-driving car services. It is a sub-organization of Amazon.
Founded in 2014
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$955MKey Investors
Grok Ventures
2020-06-26Acquired
2019-10-21Convertible Note· $200M
2018-07-08Series B· $465M
Leadership Team
Nelson Pedreiro
Sr. Vice President, Hardware
Z
Zheng Gao
Director of Hardware Engineering
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