Networking Automation & Tooling Intern

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.

In this intern role, the individual will be responsible for enhancing the design and functionality of existing monitoring and tooling systems that provide visibility across the Zoox Network. Opportunities include working on existing platforms, such as Zabbix, Grafana, Cacti, Ntopng and Nautobot to help proactively identify issues and expedite resolution.

In this Role, You will...

• Utilize programming and automation skills to help implement a fully observable network.
• Incorporate metrics, logs, and traces to provide deeper insights into the environment and improve overall system reliability.
• Utilize scripts, API’s and AI to optimize the environment.

Requirements

• Currently working towards a B.S., B.A, M.S., Ph.D., or advanced degree in a relevant academic program
• 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 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

• Network fundamentals: Understanding of network protocols like TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DNS, and DHCP, as well as concepts like routing, switching, and VLANsOperating systems:
• Basic knowledge of server administration, especially in Windows and Linux environments.
• Scripting and automation: Experience with scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation is highly valuedAPIs: Knowledge of how to work with APIs to integrate different systems.

Bonus Qualifications

• Monitoring tools: Hands-on experience with network monitoring and observability tools such as SolarWinds, Nagios, Wireshark, Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or Splunk.

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).

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.