About the role#
We are looking for a Software Engineering Intern to join our Maneuvering Tech team for the Summer 2027 term. You will work on the core technology that allows our vehicles to navigate complex environments. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in San Francisco.
What you'll do#
- Investigate driving behavior issues using system logs to identify root causes.
- Analyze large datasets to spot trends in vehicle behavior.
- Research, design, and implement new perception and driving behaviors for vehicles in depots.
- Build better evaluation tools to measure on-road performance.
- Solve difficult driving scenarios often found in the long tail of autonomous operations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related technical field.
- Experience writing efficient C++ code.
- Ability to work well with others across different teams.
- Proficiency in Python and SQL.
- Experience with graph search, optimization, or path planning algorithms.
- Background in AV or Robotics.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Compensation: $60 per hour for Bachelor's students and $70 per hour for Master's students.
- Employment type: Full-time internship.
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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