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At a glance
Zoox is hiring a Safety Reporting & Benchmarking Intern [Summer 2027] in Foster City, CA. It is a internship hybrid role in Engineering & Manufacturing, open to entry-level candidates, first listed on November 7. The description mentions Python, SQL, Tableau, Statistics and Machine learning. Zoox has 99 other openings in the US, 90 of them in Foster City, CA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 4 Engineering & Mfg openings in Foster City, CA today; the typical one asks for 5 years and advertises about $96,000 a year at the midpoint.
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About hiring at Zoox
Zoox has 100 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 5 states. Most are in software & IT (43), data & AI (15) and product & design (10). The biggest locations are Foster City, CA (91), Seattle, WA (6) and Boston, MA (5). None of them is fully remote, 13% are open to entry-level candidates and 88% show pay. We collect Zoox's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Lever), never from job boards or agencies.
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About Our Internship Program
Zoox's internship program offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, mentorship from some of the industry's brightest minds, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to real projects. We seek interns who demonstrate strong academic performance, engagement beyond the classroom, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine interest in Zoox's mission.
Job Description
Safety is at the core of everything we build at Zoox. The Safety Reporting & Benchmarking team within Safety Strategy & Operations establishes rigorous frameworks to evaluate, benchmark, and report the safety performance of our autonomous driving fleet.
In this role, you will synthesize complex vehicle telemetry, simulation data, and operational safety metrics into actionable reports and dashboards. You will work closely with safety analysts, systems engineers, and operations leaders to objectively measure and elevate Zoox's safety standards against industry benchmarks.
In this Role, You Will…
- Analyze Fleet Safety Data: Investigate vehicle operational data, incident logs, and autonomy performance indicators to extract meaningful safety trends and insights.
- Benchmark Safety Metrics: Support benchmarking studies evaluating autonomous vehicle safety performance against peer standards, regulatory expectations, and internal thresholds.
- Build Reporting Dashboards: Design and maintain automated data pipelines, dashboards, and reporting artifacts used by safety leadership and cross-functional partners.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Safety Engineering, Systems Integration, and Fleet Operations to translate complex analytical findings into actionable safety mitigations.
Internship Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Master’s degree (or advanced degree) in Automotive Safety, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Data Analytics, or related technical discipline.
- Good academic standing and enrolled at an accredited college or university throughout the internship.
- Expected graduation date between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028.
- Able to commit to a full-time, 12-week internship.
- Ability to relocate to the Bay Area, California, for the duration of the internship.
- Interns at Zoox may not use proprietary information for thesis or publication outside of Zoox.
Technical Qualifications
- Strong background in safety engineering principles (e.g., occupant safety, system safety, risk analysis, or vehicle dynamics).
- Proficiency in quantitative data analysis and scripting (e.g., Python, SQL, or R).
- Experience building clear visual reports and dashboards using modern BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, or Plotly/Dash).
- Solid grasp of statistical methods and ability to validate data integrity.
- Strong technical communication skills to explain safety data to both engineering and non-engineering stakeholders.
Bonus Qualifications
- Prior coursework or project experience in autonomous vehicle safety frameworks (e.g., ISO 26262, SOTIF / ISO 21448).
- Experience working with automotive sensor data, crash telemetry, or simulation logs.
- Familiarity with mechatronics or vehicle chassis/occupant protection systems.
Compensation
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 offered based on eligibility).Interview Process & Duration of Each Interview
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. We’re 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 accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.
A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
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