Zoox
UI/UX Design Intern, Internal Platforms
TLDR
This internship offers hands-on experience redesigning an internal platform to enhance user experience, impacting how hundreds of employees perform their tasks.
In this Role, You Will...
Audit the existing internal platform and identify friction points, inconsistencies, and opportunities for measurable improvement.
Design clean, modern, minimalistic interfaces that prioritize clarity, hierarchy, and speed of use.
Systematize. Build and contribute to a reusable component library and design system to ensure consistency across the platform.
Partner with engineering, product, and end-users to validate ideas through interviews, usability tests, and rapid iteration.
Translate complex internal workflows into simple, intuitive UI patterns that follow industry best practices.
Define and track UX metrics (task completion time, error rate, satisfaction) to demonstrate the impact of your work.
Requirements
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field — or a self-taught designer with a strong portfolio
Good academic standing
Able to commit to a 12-week internship during the following summer 2026 cohort: June 15th - September 4th
Ability to relocate to the Bay Area, CA 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
A portfolio that demonstrates a clear point of view: modern, minimalistic, and grounded in usability principles
Fluency in Figma; comfort building components, variants, and auto-layout systems
Solid understanding of UI fundamentals: typography, spacing, color theory, contrast, accessibility (WCAG basics), and responsive design
Familiarity with design systems (Material, Apple HIG, Polaris, or similar) and when to follow versus deviate from them
Strong communication skills — able to explain design decisions with reasoning, not just aesthetics
Self-directed and outcome-oriented. You can scope your own work in a 12-week window and ship
Bonus Qualifications
Experience designing for B2B, enterprise, or internal tooling
Working knowledge of HTML/CSS or front-end frameworks (React, Tailwind) — enough to prototype or pair with engineers
Exposure to motion design, micro-interactions, or design tokens
Systematize. Build and contribute to a reusable component library and design system to ensure consistency across the platform.
Compensation
The monthly salary range for this position is $5,500 to $6,500. 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.
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.
Zoox is building a fully autonomous vehicle fleet from the ground up, coupled with the ecosystem necessary to launch this technology into urban environments. By integrating robotics, machine learning, and innovative design, Zoox is paving the way for a new era of mobility-as-a-service.
- Founded
- Founded 2014
- Employees
- 500+ employees
- Industry
- Automotive
- Total raised
- $990M raised