2027 Summer Intern, PhD, Software Engineer, Simulation
Waymo · Mountain View, CA, USA · Mountain View (US-MTV-EMF680)
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At a glance
Highlights
- Build uncertainty-aware algorithms to improve multi-task classifiers for driving.
- Own changes end-to-end from implementation through evaluation.
- Help advance the Waymo Driver powering millions of rider-only trips.
What they offer
- Housing/relocation bonus (if applicable)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Fun intern events and networking opportunities
- Free breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks
Ideal candidate
A curious PhD researcher passionate about autonomous driving who loves digging into data and model behavior to drive real-world impact.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related quantitative field
- Strong programming proficiency in Python and hands-on experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, JAX)
- Solid theoretical understanding of machine learning and deep learning fundamentals, including debugging transformer based models with TensorBoard metrics
- Familiarity with software development best practices, including version control
- hiring process
- Resumes accepted on a rolling basis until filled; apply individually to top 3 roles of interest.
Lab profile
About Waymo
Autonomous driving technology company building the Waymo Driver for fully autonomous ride-hailing.
What they build
- Waymo Driver
- Fully autonomous ride-hail service
Known for
- Large-scale driving simulation
- Simulation realism
- Quantitative evaluations
- Onboard autonomy models
Key facts
- Founded in 2009
- Started as the Google Self-Driving Car Project