Job Description
Policy and Regulatory Affairs at Zoox is responsible for advancing Zoox's policy and critical government affairs priorities through external engagement and advocacy with federal, state, and local elected officials and policymakers, regulators, and first responders. The team leads internal cross-functional collaboration with departments within Zoox, including Safety Policy and Strategy, Communications, and Legal, which are critical to obtaining and maintaining the regulatory approvals required to test and commercially deploy autonomous vehicles in dense urban environments.
The Policy and Regulatory Affairs Intern will have the unique opportunity to work with the Policy and Regulatory Affairs State Team, supporting the deployment of the Zoox robotaxi and leading independent policy research and analysis on autonomous vehicle state-level regulations.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree
- 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
- Ability to relocate to a city near Foster City, California 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
- Prior work or significant internship experience in federal, state, or local government policy is required, and experience in California policy, legislative, or regulatory affairs is a bonus
- Demonstrated leadership, project management, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated examples of high-level research and policy analysis
Compensation
The monthly salary range for this position is $5,500 to $7,500. Compensation will vary based on role, degree level and type, and benefits will be offered based on eligibility. Additional benefits may include medical insurance, 401k, and a housing stipend.
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.
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.
Requirements
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree
- 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
- Ability to relocate to a city near Foster City, California 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
- Prior work or significant internship experience in federal, state, or local government policy is required, and experience in California policy, legislative, or regulatory affairs is a bonus
- Demonstrated leadership, project management, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated examples of high-level research and policy analysis
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