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Policy and Regulatory Affairs Internship/ Co-op

AT Zoox
Zoox

Policy and Regulatory Affairs Internship/ Co-op

Foster City, CA

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.

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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.

    Client-provided location(s): Foster City, CA, USA
    Job ID: Zoox-57ce3976-da69-4d6d-99ef-5d87b0722677
    Employment Type: Intern