Program Manager, Infrastructure Operations Intern [Summer 2027]

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...

• Optimize Parking Capacity: Develop and prototype approaches to expand fleet parking capacity, including identifying external locations with available space and working with internal teams on access and security requirements..
• Assess Site Readiness: Map infrastructure requirements for multiple vehicle types against current site capacity, and produce a site-by-site gap analysis..
• Plan for Contingencies: Design infrastructure plans for severe weather and other large-scale fleet recall scenarios, and prototype tools to track capacity in real time..
• Future-Proof Our Sites: Evaluate emerging technologies and standards for site infrastructure, and contribute to a 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.