Core Software Systems Intern

About the Job: Core Software Systems Intern at Zoox

Zoox’s internship program offers hands-on experiences with state-of-the-art technology,
mentorship from industry-leading experts, and a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to our success.
Internships at Zoox are sought by individuals demonstrating outstanding academic performance,
active participation in activities outside coursework, strong aptitude, curiosity, and a profound passion for Zoox’s mission.

The Core Software Systems team serves as the central hub for all on-vehicle software development at Zoox.
We are responsible for building the foundational platform upon which the entire autonomous robotics system operates.

As a Core Software Systems Intern, you may be matched with one of the following specialized teams:

• On the Core Team:
  You will collaborate with specialized teams focusing on critical areas such as our robotics middleware,
  health monitoring and diagnostics, high-performance data logging, and
  sensor driver development. A key part of your role will involve assisting these teams in curating and accessing
  the most interesting driving data from our extensive fleet. Our collective mission is to deliver a
  robust, reliable, and highly performant software platform, empowering the rest of the organization to
  safely and efficiently build the future of autonomous transportation.
• On the Middleware Runtime and APIs Team:
  You will contribute to the technical direction of our robotics platform by developing and maintaining core components.
  This includes supporting our platform-agnostic software interfaces and task schedulers,
  the robot state machine and runtime control system, high-throughput, low-latency data transport layers,
  and comprehensive system-wide diagnostic and health reporting mechanisms.

Requirements

• 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.
• Maintain 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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, involving work with software that manages computer hardware
  and runs other applications, such as operating systems.

Bonus Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

The monthly salary range for this position is $5,500 to $9,500.
Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level of education.
Additional benefits may include medical insurance and a housing stipend
(relocation assistance will be offered based on eligibility).

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications,
analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment.
Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed,
please contact us.