About the role#
The SysEng Commercialization team manages depot operations to ensure they scale reliably. You will build the infrastructure and diagnostic pipelines needed to keep fleets moving and resolve issues in real-time. This internship provides an opportunity to work on projects that have a direct impact on our operations.
What you'll do#
- Design and optimize low-latency data pipelines using C++ and SQL to process realtime depot telemetry.
- Build a responsive frontend dashboard to visualize operations data for our staff.
- Work with triage engineers and ops teams to gather requirements and iterate on your designs.
- Write maintainable code using test-driven development, integration testing, and team code reviews.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Master's or PhD program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- Experience writing efficient data transformation pipelines using C++ and SQL.
- A background in converting backend data streams into user-centric visualizations.
- A strong grasp of integration testing and system reliability.
- Preferred: Coursework or experience in distributed systems, data streaming, or low-latency processing.
- Preferred: Familiarity with UI/UX principles for data visualization and operational tools.
- Preferred: Experience working directly with end-users to collect requirements and iterate on features.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $70 per hour for Master's students, $85 per hour for PhD students.
- Benefits: Eligible for company benefits programs.
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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