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.

As a summer 2025 Intern on the Policy and Regulatory Affairs State Team, you will have a valuable opportunity to tackle a substantive, independent project on state-level autonomous vehicle policy.

In this Role, You Will...

Have a valuable opportunity to tackle a substantive, independent project on state-level autonomous vehicle policy
Have the chance to learn from industry-leading experts, gain critical insight into state-level political considerations for autonomous vehicles
Get an on-the-ground understanding of the regulatory processes enabling the deployment of a purpose-built robotaxi in some of America’s densest and most congested cities

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
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to recruiting interns to Zoox Policy and Regulatory Affairs who bring a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

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.

Policy and Regulatory Affairs Intern

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