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Zoox · 1 month ago

Firmware Engineer Intern

positionFoster City, CA
timeInternship
remoteHybrid
seniorityIntern
money$6,500/mo - $9,500/mo
workcardStart in 2026 Spring

Zoox is transforming mobility with fully autonomous, electric vehicles designed for a driverless future. They are seeking a Firmware Engineer Intern to join the Advanced Hardware Engineering team, where interns will work on the design and development of new modules and sensors for autonomous robots, gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesMachine LearningRoboticsTransportation
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Qualification

C++Embedded softwareEmbedded development kitsOscilloscope/logic analyzerAssembly language programmingDevice driversLidars/Radars/Cameras/GPSReal-time operating systemsPTP IEEE-1588Communication skills

Required

Currently pursuing a B.S., M.S., Ph.D., or other advanced degree in a relevant engineering field
Plan to return to school after completing the internship
Maintain good academic standing
Available to commit to a 12-week internship beginning in May or June 2026
At least one prior industry internship, co-op, or relevant project experience
Willing and able to relocate to the Bay Area, California, for the duration of the internship
Interns may not use proprietary Zoox information in university theses, publications, or share it outside of Zoox
Proficiency in C++ and/or C
Experience writing and debugging embedded software
Hands-on experience with embedded development kits and/or custom PCB hardware
Experience using oscilloscope/logic analyzer
Professional and positive communication skills

Preferred

Experience with assembly language programming
Proficiency in developing and debugging device drivers
Hands-on experience working with Lidars, Radars, Cameras, and GPS sensors
Knowledge of PTP IEEE-1588 Precision Time Synchronization Protocols
Familiarity with real-time operating systems including QNX, FreeRTOS, and Linux

Benefits

Medical insurance
Housing stipend
Relocation assistance

Company

Zoox

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Zoox is an AI robotics company that provides mobility-as-a-service and self-driving car services. It is a sub-organization of Amazon.
dateFounded in 2014
location
Foster City, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.zoox.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Zoox has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$955M
Key Investors
Grok Ventures
2020-06-26Acquired
2019-10-21Convertible Note· $200M
2018-07-08Series B· $465M

Leadership Team

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Nelson Pedreiro
Sr. Vice President, Hardware
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Zheng Gao
Director of Hardware Engineering
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