2027 Summer Intern, BS/MS, Global Supply Management (GSM)
About this role
Analytical students who thrive on solving complex supply chain challenges will find a natural fit within this hardware sourcing group at Waymo. The team manages high-value commercial sourcing for custom silicon and electronic components, combining engineering architecture with business strategies to support autonomous driving technology.
During the internship, participants tackle meaningful assignments such as should-cost modeling, component teardown analysis, and AI-driven workflow automation. The group values proactivity, technical-commercial capabilities, and open-minded innovation when navigating intricate commercial environments.
Interns work directly alongside industry leaders on high-impact projects while expanding their skill sets within a collaborative culture. This position operates on a hybrid onsite schedule based in Mountain View, California, serving as a key pipeline for future talent.
What you will do
- Perform detailed should-cost modeling and component teardown analysis to support hardware sourcing strategies.
- Manage RFP and RFQ process documentation alongside template standardization efforts.
- Build automation tools focused on feedback ingestion and analysis.
- Partner with engineering and architecture teams on commercial supplier negotiations and financial modeling for component selection.
- Operate with high autonomy while navigating complex commercial and geopolitical environments.
What you need
- Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Supply Chain Management, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or a related technical field.
- Demonstrate an understanding of semiconductor and electronic components fabrication, packaging, passive and discrete component lifecycles, and design fundamentals.
- Show proficiency in AI and automation tools, including prompting, Python scripting, agentic automation frameworks, and workspace automation.
- Bring strong experience with bottom-up should-cost modeling, Total Cost of Ownership, and large-scale BOM or financial analytics using Excel and Sheets.
Nice to have
- Strong ability to collaborate with engineering and architecture teams to drive commercial supplier negotiations and financial modeling
- Prior experience building prototype and NPI pipelines with validation logging and human-in-the-loop review
- Communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex technical tradeoffs into crisp executive summaries
- High capability to navigate ambiguity and operate with independence in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Generous benefits programs subject to eligibility requirements
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the remote work policy for this internship?
This will be a hybrid onsite internship position based in Mountain View, California.
What is the hourly pay rate for the internship?
The expected hourly rate is $60 for Bachelors students and $70 for Masters students.
What tools and technologies will I use on the team?
You will utilize Python scripting, AI prompting, agentic automation frameworks, workspace automation, and spreadsheet tools for financial analytics.
How does the hiring process work for multiple roles?
Resumes are accepted on a rolling basis until the role is filled, and candidates interested in multiple positions must apply to each one individually.