As an MLE Intern at Zoox, you'll create high fidelity synthetic data, develop AI models simulating road agent behavior, and enhance simulation tools for autonomous driving validation.
Zoox’s internship program provides hands-on experiences with state of the art technology, mentorship from some of the industry's brightest minds, and the opportunity to play a part in our success. Internships at Zoox are reserved for those who demonstrate outstanding academic performance, activities outside their course work, aptitude, curiosity, and a passion for Zoox's mission.
The Simulation team creates high fidelity synthetic data for training and testing autonomous vehicle AI, as well as real time sensor data for hardware-in-the-loop simulation. Zoox vehicles are deployed in many cities across the US, and wherever Zoox goes, Simulation makes sure we are good to go.
On the Agent Simulation team, you will develop and improve models that realistically simulate the behavior of other road agents like pedestrians and vehicles. You will leverage software engineering and machine learning skills to ensure these simulated agents exhibit a wide range of plausible and representative human behaviors, which is critical for validating the safety and performance of Zoox's autonomous driving technology.
Requirements:
- 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 Seattle 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
Qualifications:
- Fluency in C++ and/or Python, as well as a strong understanding of data structures and algorithms
- Strong understanding of generative AI techniques including diffusion, GAN, and transformers
- Strong skills in mathematics, particularly linear algebra
- Experience with large-scale code projects
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience with game development or simulation frameworks used in robotics
- Experience with 3D game logic
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 will be offered based on eligibility).
Top Skills
C++
Diffusion
Gan
Gaussian Splatting
Generative Ai
Neural Radiance Fields
Python
Transformers
Typescript
Zoox Seattle, Washington, USA Office
1111 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA, United States, 98101
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