Procurement and Strategic Partnerships Intern

Zoox is transforming mobility with fully autonomous, electric vehicles designed from the ground up for a driverless future. Our mission is to make transportation safer, more sustainable, and accessible to everyone. At Zoox, innovation, collaboration, and a bold vision for the future drive everything we do.

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.

As an intern on Zoox's Procurement and Strategic Partnerships Team, you will support the team in developing our launch and test facilities and advancing our sustainability goals.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Collaborating with charging partners and conducting energy industry research to grow our charging ecosystem

- Cross-functional operational deep dive to drive scalable, high-efficiency charging site operations

- Working cross-functionally to develop long-term operational partnerships to support our Go-To-Market efforts

- Driving Zoox's sustainability initiatives in pursuit of our Climate Pledge goal and GHG Reduction strategy

• Currently pursuing a MBA, or other advanced degree in a relevant 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.

• Experience managing complex projects with numerous cross-functional stakeholders
• Excellent problem-solving, writing, and communication skills
• Proficiency in leveraging Microsoft Excel for data organization and analysis
• Strong history of working effectively within a fast-paced, highly collaborative setting

• Past professional experience in the mobility/transportation space
• Experience with complex cost modeling
• Experience of working on sustainability projects and understanding of GHG Protocols

Compensation:

The monthly salary range for this position is $6,500 to $7,500. 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).

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.

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Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] 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.