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Software/ML Engineer Intern (Simulation, MS/PhD, Summer 2027)

Waymo

Skills

Required

  • Machine Learning
  • Robotics
  • Python / C++
  • programming
  • data analysis
  • SQL
  • 3D geometry / coordinate transforms / sensor data processing

Preferred

  • computer vision
  • Vision-Language Models VLMs
  • prompt engineering
  • distributed data pipelines
  • Vision-Language Model
  • VLM
  • workflows
  • vehicle sensor data
  • camera

Join Waymo, a leader in autonomous driving technology, as a Software/ML Engineer Intern. In this role, you will design and build multimodal data pipelines, prototype Vision-Language Model workflows, and integrate automated labeling pipelines. You will have the opportunity to work on complex technical challenges in areas like robotics, perception, decision-making, and deep learning. This internship offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a significant impact in the field of autonomous driving.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build multimodal data pipelines in Python or C++ that combine vehicle sensor data (camera, LiDAR) and 3D map data for machine learning models.
  • Prototype and iterate on Vision-Language Model (VLM) workflows to automatically detect and categorize complex real-world driving scenarios and road changes.
  • Build ground-truth evaluation datasets, measure model precision and recall, and systematically improve detection accuracy.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a MS or PhD in a quantitative or technical field (such as Computer Science, Robotics, Machine Learning, or a related area)
  • Strong programming skills in Python or C++
  • Experience with data analysis, SQL, and basic statistics
  • Familiarity with 3D geometry, coordinate transforms, or sensor data processing

Preferred

  • Experience with computer vision, Vision-Language Models (VLMs), or prompt engineering
  • Experience working with large-scale datasets or distributed data pipelines

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