2027 Summer Intern, PhD, Quantitative Software Engineer
About this role
Software Engineering builds the brains of Waymo's fully autonomous driving technology, enabling vehicles to perceive the environment, make critical decisions, and transport passengers safely. The team tackles complex technical challenges across robotics, perception, decision-making, and deep learning through close collaboration with hardware and systems engineers.
This PhD internship focuses on exploratory research, statistical evaluation of new theories, and the design and implementation of quantitative software engineering solutions. Interns partner with industry leaders on high-impact projects that expand their skill sets while contributing directly to the core autonomous driving platform. Candidates who thrive in this environment are currently pursuing doctoral studies, possess strong programming and statistical foundations, and want to help shape the future of transportation.
What you will do
- Conduct exploratory research and perform statistical evaluations of new theoretical concepts.
- Present research findings and project updates periodically to small focus groups.
- Design and implement software engineering solutions to support quantitative objectives.
- Collaborate with experienced industry leaders on high-impact technical projects.
What you need
- Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- Demonstrated fluency in Python programming.
- Solid understanding of and comfort working with statistical concepts.
- Foundational knowledge of machine learning principles.
Nice to have
- Software engineering experience in Python
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
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 or San Francisco, California.
What is the compensation for this role?
The expected hourly rate for this full-time position is $85 USD. Interns are also eligible to participate in the company's generous benefits programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
What is the hiring and application process?
Resumes are accepted on a rolling basis until the role is filled. To be considered for multiple roles, candidates need to apply to each one individually, with a recommendation to apply to the top three roles of interest.