2027 Summer Intern, MS/PhD, Machine Learning, Simulator Evaluation
About this role
The software engineering group at Waymo builds the intelligence powering fully autonomous driving technology, enabling vehicles to perceive surroundings, make safe navigation decisions, and transport passengers. Participants in the 2027 Summer Intern program focus on simulator evaluation by creating core functionality to test internal models and building robust infrastructure for simulated data metrics. This temporary role exists to drive impactful simulator research while serving as a key pipeline for future engineering talent.
Successful applicants are current graduate students who enjoy untangling complex algorithmic puzzles in robotics and machine learning. Individuals who thrive here combine strong foundational programming skills with a genuine curiosity for Level 4 autonomous driving systems and simulation methodologies.
What you will do
- Develop core simulator functionality used for evaluating internal models for safety evaluation.
- Design and implement metrics and evaluation infrastructure for simulated data.
What you need
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program such as a Master's or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- Demonstrated experience using Python and SQL.
- Prior experience in model evaluation and developing metrics.
- Demonstrated experience developing models.
Nice to have
- Previous Internship Experience
- Experience writing backend software for robotics
Benefits
- Eligible to participate in the Company's 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 located in Mountain View, California.
What is the pay rate for the internship?
The expected hourly rate for Masters students is $70 USD, and the expected hourly rate for PhD students is $85 USD.
How does the application and hiring process work?
Resumes are accepted on a rolling basis until the role is filled. To be in consideration for multiple roles, candidates must apply to each one individually and are advised to apply to their top three areas of interest.