Firmware & C++ Development Intern
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Job Location:
San Diego, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 5500 - 9500
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Zooxs internship program provides hands-on experiences with state of the art technology mentorship from some of the industrys brightest minds and the opportunity to play a part in our success. Internships at Zoox are reserved for those who demonstrate outstanding academic performance activities outside their course work aptitude curiosity and a passion for Zooxs mission.
As a Firmware or C Development Intern you may be assigned to one of the following teams:
On the Thermal/Body team you will 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 and work cross-functionally with vehicle engineers controls engineers software engineers validation engineers and other experts to ensure a seamless and highly-automated experience for the Zoox vehicle.
On the Control Units team you will develop and test embedded software for ECU software platform bring-up. You will also work cross-functionally with electrical engineers other firmware engineers validation engineers and other experts to ensure a seamless and highly-automated experience for the Zoox vehicle.
On the Vehicle Experience team you will design and implement real-time software systems in C to manage autonomous vehicle ride states passenger interactions and vehicle control interfaces while ensuring optimal performance on Linux systems. 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 that advance our autonomous vehicle technology.
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 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
Qualifications (Its helpful if you meet a majority of the following qualifications but it isnt a requirement):
- 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)
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience with Autonomous Vehicles/Industry
- Experience with common lab equipment and data acquisition equipment (DACs debuggers power supplies multimeters etc.)
- Experience with one or more automotive communication protocols and stacks (CAN LIN Ethernet Wifi NFC UWB LTE 5G etc.)
Compensation:
The monthly salary range for this position is $5500 to $9500. 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).
About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics machine learning and design Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. Were looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to emailprotected or your assigned recruiter.
A Final Note:
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.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
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- Hardware & Networking
- Customer Support
- Arabic
About Company
We’re reinventing personal transportation—making the future safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. This is on-demand autonomous ride-hailing.
