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2027 Summer Intern, MS, PhD, Software Engineer

WaymoMountain View, California, United StatesPipeline (N/A)
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Salary
$70 — $70 USD
Job type
Internship
Experience
Internship
Posted
6 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

This internship suits graduate students pursuing a Master's or PhD degree who want to develop autonomous driving software at Waymo in Mountain View, California. The position involves a hybrid onsite schedule focusing on simulation technology and developer tooling.

Role Overview

Waymo offers a summer software engineering internship for graduate students located in Mountain View, California. Participants collaborate with industry leaders on impactful technical projects within an autonomous driving environment.

Key Responsibilities

Test and analyze novel simulation technology, document performance gaps, and present findings to stakeholders
Build simulator features utilizing clean and simple APIs

Requirements

Enrollment in a Master's or PhD degree program in Computer Science or a related technical discipline
Proficiency in C++, Python, and SQL
Background in evaluation methods and API design

Nice to Have

Prior internship experience
Practical involvement with autonomous simulation platforms
Background in large-scale distributed computing systems, data processing pipelines, or high-performance rendering engines
Proven capability to handle technical ambiguity, build scientific hypotheses, and lead exploratory research toward measurable results

Skills and Tools

C++
Python
SQL
Simulation platforms
Distributed computing systems
Data processing pipelines
Rendering engines

Salary and Benefits

Hourly pay rate of $70 for Master's students
Hourly pay rate of $85 for PhD students
Eligibility for company benefits programs based on requirements

About the Company

Waymo develops autonomous driving technology with the goal of creating a trusted driver. Originating in 2009 as the Google Self-Driving Car Project, the organization focuses on improving mobility access and safety through autonomous vehicles.

How to Apply

Candidates must submit their applications directly through the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

Where is the internship located?

The position is a hybrid onsite internship based in Mountain View, California.

What educational qualifications are required?

Candidates must be progressing toward a Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.

What programming languages are needed?

Applicants need proficiency in C++, Python, and SQL.

What is the compensation for the role?

The hourly pay rate is $70 for Master's students and $85 for PhD students, with eligibility for company benefits.

What is the work schedule type?

This is a hybrid onsite internship position.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Waymo careers page.

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