Mapping Software Intern
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. The internship role involves designing and developing algorithms and machine learning models for 2D/3D machine perception, while collaborating with a diverse team of researchers and engineers. Responsibilities Design and develop novel algorithms and ML models for 2D/3D machine perception in real-world environments Stay up-to-date with the latest state-of-the-art research in computer vision and machine learning, and apply learned knowledge to improve our systems Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and collaborate with engineers from Mapping, Perception, Data Science, and more Skills 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 Boston 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 training and deploying deep learning models Experience with 3D computer vision and projective geometry Proficiency in Python and/or C++ Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch Conference or journal publications in Computer Vision, Machine Learning or Robotics related venues (CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ICRA, RSS, etc.) Experience with high-definition (HD) maps Experience with object detection, object recognition, semantic segmentation and/or semantic scene understanding Experience with 3D reconstruction, SLAM and/or Structure from Motion (SFM) Experience with Geographic Information System (GIS) Benefits Medical insurance A housing stipend Relocation assistance will be offered based on eligibility Company Overview Zoox is an AI robotics company that provides mobility-as-a-service and self-driving car services. It is a sub-organization of Amazon. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Foster City, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Zoox has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 293 in 2025, 297 in 2024, 209 in 2023, 204 in 2022, 131 in 2021, 83 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.