About the role#
As a Software Engineering Intern on the Sys Intel & ML team, you will focus on diagnosing software non-determinism within our autonomous driving systems. You will work alongside industry leaders to build infrastructure and tools that help us understand and resolve complex execution patterns in our codebase.
What you'll do#
- Design and build infrastructure and tooling to diagnose software non-determinism across autonomous driving systems.
- Investigate and resolve non-deterministic execution patterns across Waymo codebases.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Master's or PhD in software engineering or a related technical field.
- Strong programming skills in C++.
- Solid foundation in algorithms, data structures, and systems debugging.
- Experience with statistical data analysis, anomaly detection, or tracing tools.
- Understanding of common sources of software non-determinism, such as concurrency, race conditions, or floating-point determinism.
- Experience with graph execution frameworks.
Location & details#
- Location: Mountain View, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid and on-site.
- Employment type: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $70 per hour for Master's students and $85 per hour for PhD students.
- Benefits: Includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a housing or relocation bonus where applicable. On-site perks include meals, snacks, gym access, and shuttle services.
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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