Automation & DevOps Tooling Intern at Zoox

San Diego, California, United States

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InternshipExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

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Automotive, Robotics, TechnologyIndustries

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
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
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
Experience with software development languages (Python and C++ preferred)
Experience with JavaScript/Typescript for front end development
Experience building cross-platform software with source control (Git)
Understanding of hardware testing and verification methods

Responsibilities

Develop full-stack applications to support and enhance QA Engineering processes (Tools and Automation team)
Build scalable and efficient systems that integrate with various internal tools (Tools and Automation team)
Contribute to automation solutions to improve efficiency and streamline processes (Tools and Automation team)
Automate the existing release workflow by developing new tooling and enhancing existing ones (Release Management team)
Develop dashboards to visualize the status of a release or trends of metrics across releases (Release Management team)
Automate the approval process, from ingest of test results to sign off and deployment (Release Management team)
Develop feature flag management tools (Release Management team)
Propose tool and/or feature ideas to the team to improve and streamline processes (Release Management team)
Write software to help integrate internal and external tools for automated firmware prototyping, development, testing and integration (Firmware Tools team)
Develop software for an automated validation framework, supporting continuous integration (CI) and nightly tests (Firmware Tools team)
Propose tool and/or feature ideas to the team to improve processes (Firmware Tools team)
Integrate tester software systems with server infrastructure (Firmware Tools team)
Design and implement automated test framework optimizations (Firmware Tools team)

Skills

DevOps

Automation

Full-Stack Development

CI/CD

Release Management

Firmware

QA Engineering

Dashboards

Test Frameworks

Continuous Integration

Zoox

Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles

About Zoox

Zoox focuses on creating a fully integrated autonomous ride-hailing service designed specifically for urban transportation. Unlike other companies that modify existing vehicles for self-driving capabilities, Zoox has engineered its own vehicle from the ground up, optimizing it for safety, efficiency, and passenger comfort. The vehicle features advanced sensors, cameras, and AI systems that allow it to navigate complex city environments. It can carry up to four passengers in a spacious interior, ensuring a pleasant ride experience. Safety is paramount, with rigorous testing and collaboration with regulatory bodies to meet high standards. Additionally, Zoox's vehicles are fully electric, promoting sustainability by reducing emissions. The company also develops a user-friendly ride-hailing platform that uses data analytics to improve routing and reduce wait times. Zoox aims to enhance urban mobility while prioritizing safety and environmental responsibility.

Menlo Park, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$1,206.2MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Energy, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Sick Days

Free Lunch or Snacks

Employee Assitance Program

Risks

Increased competition from Waymo and Cruise may impact Zoox's market share.

Expansion into new cities introduces regulatory and operational challenges for Zoox.

Partnership with Williams Racing may divert focus from core vehicle development.

Differentiation

Zoox designs vehicles specifically for autonomous operation, unlike retrofitting existing cars.

Zoox's vehicles feature a unique, futuristic design with advanced AI systems.

Zoox offers a fully integrated ride-hailing service optimized for safety and efficiency.

Upsides

Zoox's expansion into Austin and Miami opens new markets and data collection opportunities.

Partnership with Williams Racing boosts Zoox's brand visibility in the U.S. market.

Hiring former Tesla executive Gao could accelerate Zoox's technological advancements.

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