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2027 Summer Intern, BS, Software Engineer, Model Eval

WaymoMountain View, CA, USAPipeline (N/A)
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Salary
$60 — $60 USD
Job type
Internship
Experience
Internship
Posted
6 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Based in Mountain View, CA, USA, the 2027 Summer Intern, BS, Software Engineer, Model Eval position at Waymo is a hybrid internship suited for current bachelor's degree students interested in autonomous driving technology and model evaluation pipelines. The role places the student within the Model Eval team to work on fast-evolving projects matching their specific skill set.

Role Overview

This hybrid internship role offers students an opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders on impactful technical initiatives. The internship provides practical experience in software engineering while contributing to autonomous vehicle development.

Key Responsibilities

Write and read pipeline and implementation code
Profile distributed systems to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks
Construct custom harnesses to test isolated system components
Query logs and data sources to retrieve aggregate statistics

Requirements

Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program focused on software engineering or a related discipline
Familiarity with Python programming
Knowledge of machine learning fundamentals regarding model training and evaluation
Capacity to use agents for implementation alongside the judgment to apply them properly

Nice to Have

Experience with distributed systems analysis or optimization
Familiarity with model performance techniques such as sharding, quantization, and batching
Working knowledge of C++

Skills and Tools

Python
C++
Distributed systems
Machine learning evaluation
LLM integration

Salary and Benefits

Hourly pay rate of $60 USD
Housing or relocation bonus if applicable
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Intern events, networking opportunities, and access to general company perks

About the Company

Waymo develops autonomous driving technology with the goal of creating a trusted driver to enhance mobility safety. Originating in 2009 as the Google Self-Driving Car Project, the organization builds the Waymo Driver to power fully autonomous ride-hail services and various vehicle platforms.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of this internship?

This position is a hybrid onsite internship based in Mountain View, CA, USA.

Who is eligible to apply for this role?

Applicants must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or a related field.

What is the hourly pay rate for the intern?

The expected hourly pay rate is $60 USD.

What benefits are included with the position?

Eligible interns receive competitive compensation with a housing or relocation bonus if applicable, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and access to general perks.

What programming languages are required or preferred?

Python is required, and working knowledge of C++ is preferred.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Waymo careers page.

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