Zoox · 1 month ago
Core Software Systems Intern
Foster City, CA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$5,500/mo - $9,500/mo
Start in 2026 SpringZoox is a pioneering company in autonomous transportation, offering an internship program that provides practical experience and mentorship in cutting-edge technology. As a Core Software Systems Intern, you will work with teams focused on developing the foundational software platform for autonomous robotics, contributing to areas like robotics middleware, health monitoring, and data logging.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesMachine LearningRoboticsTransportation
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 Boston for the duration of the internship
Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++14/17)
Proficiency in modern Python (e.g. Python3+)
Deep knowledge about Operating Systems
Experience with system-level software involves working with software that manages computer hardware and runs other applications, such as operating systems
Preferred
Experience with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code)
Experience with robotics frameworks/middleware (e.g., ROS/ROS2)
Experience working with data at scale (e.g. Petabytes of data)
Experience working with auction algorithms (e.g. Ad platforms)
Experience working with AWS or similar cloud infrastructure
Experience with GPU/CUDA programming
Benefits
Medical insurance
A housing stipend
Relocation assistance
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
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Zheng Gao
Director of Hardware Engineering
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