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Foster City, California, United States· Full-time
$227K – $322K/yr
Machine LearningC++
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Active1d ago
Program Manager, Infrastructure Operations Intern [Summer 2027]
Pay vs market · Bottom quarter
This job's pay ($90,000 a year at the midpoint) is lower than over 90% of 652 salary-listed Program Manager jobs in United States in the last 12 months; their median is $179,035.
Role overview
Job description
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
As an intern in the Infrastructure Operations team within Fleet Operations, you will support the critical infrastructure that keeps Zoox’s autonomous robotaxi fleet charged, serviced, and operating seamlessly. You will bridge operations, facilities, and engineering to tackle complex infrastructure readiness challenges across multiple depot sites and multi-generation vehicle platforms.
In this Role, You Will…
Internship Requirements
Technical Qualifications
Bonus Qualifications
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). 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. Follow us on LinkedIn 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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Improve Vehicle-to-Storage Ratios: Investigate and prototype a partner "flex-capacity" parking program to optimize parking ratios—surveying partner APIs for overflow-space booking, scoping commercial/retail partners for overnight capacity, and aligning with security and legal on access controls.
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Assess Multi-Platform Depot Readiness: Map charging, service-bay, and diagnostic requirements across Zoox’s vehicle platforms (VH6, VH6+, VH6W, VH7, VT1, VL3) against national site capacity to produce site-by-site gap analyses.
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Build Adverse-Weather Return-to-Base (RTB) Plans: Design infrastructure planning for severe weather and contingency recalls, prototyping tools (such as an Overwatch-integrated dashboard) to monitor safe-parking capacity in real time during mass RTB events.
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Future-Proof Depot Infrastructure: Evaluate corrosion-resistant cabling standards, evaluate alternate charging connectors (e.g., NACS), scope automated vehicle inspection system integrations, and contribute to the long-term site build roadmap.
Internship Requirements
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Currently working towards an MBA, Master’s in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Engineering Management, or related field.
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Good academic standing and enrolled at an accredited college or university throughout the internship.
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Expected graduation date between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028.
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Able to commit to a full-time, 12-week internship.
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Ability to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area, California, for the duration of the internship.
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Interns at Zoox may not use proprietary information for thesis or publication outside of Zoox.
Technical Qualifications
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Proven track record of managing complex projects with diverse cross-functional stakeholders.
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Advanced proficiency in data organization, manipulation, and modeling in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
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Strong structured problem-solving, operational planning, and analytical capabilities.
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Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to summarize findings for executive leadership.
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Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-growth, and collaborative environment.
Bonus Qualifications
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Prior professional experience in the transportation, mobility, logistics, or automotive sectors.
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Experience building complex financial, cost, or capacity models.
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Background in operational strategy, program management, or supply chain infrastructure.
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). 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. Follow us on LinkedIn 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.
About this listing
- Source: Zoox's official careers site · still listed there on 8 Nov 2026
- Posted 6 Nov 2026
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Zoox is a purpose-built autonomous vehicle designed for riders, not drivers. Learn more about the Zoox robotaxi and the future of ride-hailing.
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