About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027. You will join our team to work on the backend systems that support our autonomous vehicle fleet and commercial operations. This position is hybrid.
What you'll do#
- Improve the stability and reliability of our backend infrastructure.
- Develop features for applications like vehicle maintenance tracking and Event Response.
- Balance supply and demand for our robotaxi services by optimizing the marketplace.
- Build the backend systems and infrastructure that power our ride-hailing businesses and fleet management tools.
- Design and implement machine learning and optimization models for tasks like ETA prediction, vehicle dispatch, passenger destination suggestions, and routing.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a BS or MS degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- You have experience with backend development and distributed systems.
- You are comfortable programming in C++ and writing efficient code.
- You have an interest in building internal tools, frameworks, and libraries.
- You are interested in scaling commercial operations.
- You have strong communication skills for working with both technical and non-technical teams.
- You are excited about self-driving car technology.
Location & details#
- Locations: Mountain View, CA or San Francisco, CA.
- This role is full-time for the duration of the summer term.
- We do not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
About Waymo
Waymo is a technology company that develops automated driving systems. It focuses on mobility and road safety through its Waymo Driver technology. The firm operates as a private organization and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. It was founded in 2009 and maintains its headquarters in Mountain View, California.
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