Zoox · 2 weeks ago
Operations Program Management Intern
Foster City, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$5,500/mo - $7,500/mo
Start in 2026 SpringZoox is a company focused on autonomous vehicle development, offering an internship program that provides hands-on experiences with cutting-edge technology. The Fleet Operations Program Management Intern will support the team in enhancing operational efficiency, conducting analyses, and leading projects to improve processes and customer experience.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesMachine LearningRoboticsTransportation
Responsibilities
Conduct "ride-alongs" and site visits to observe ground-level operations and identify "waste" (time, movement, or resources) that data alone might miss
Deep dive on our operations and data to determine why specific assets are underperforming and begin developing corrective action strategies
Create feedback loops that enable operations managers to track operational performance using metrics that facilitate future root-cause analysis
Identify an operational bottleneck, quantify its impact, propose a solution, and lead the implementation of a "small-scale" pilot project
As needed, create and document standard operating procedures to ensure efficient, effective, and consistent performance across markets
Work across departments, product management, software development, and vehicle engineering, to implement performance improvement projects
Clean and analyze operational data to build business cases for new efficiency initiatives or technology investments
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Operations, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
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 for the duration of the internship
A proven ability to break down a complex process into its individual steps and identify where time or money is being lost
Familiarity with project management frameworks (e.g., Gantt charts, RACI matrices, or Kanban)
Ability to present findings to both 'boots on the ground' operators and senior leadership
Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets is required; you should be comfortable with data hygiene and basic trend analysis
Preferred
Proficiency with SQL queries, Smartsheet, DataBricks, and Looker
Project management training or certifications
Passion for self-driving technology and the positive social impact it will have
Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or Operations Research concepts
Benefits
Medical insurance
A housing stipend
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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