Software Engineer Intern (Summer 2027, MS/PhD, Multiverse)

Join Waymo, a leader in autonomous vehicle technology, as a Software Engineer Intern for Summer 2027. In this role, you will conduct cluster analysis of driving behaviors, build tools and automated pipelines, experiment with ideas to improve signal precision, and develop signals to quantify driving performance. Enjoy a range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health support, competitive compensation, and a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cluster analysis of driving behaviors of autonomous vehicles and experiment with ideas to improve precision of signals that detect undesirable behaviors.
• Build tools and automated pipelines to help improve Waymo’s in-field response to undesirable events and develop signals to quantify Waymo’s driving performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and evaluate machine learning models, and contribute to the overall improvement of autonomous vehicle technology.

Requirements

• Basic proficiency for data analysis (SQL or Python)
• Currently pursuing graduate degree (Master's or PhD) in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related technical field
• Data fluency
• Proficiency in Python or C++
• Experience with training and evaluating Machine Learning models
• Experience prototyping agentic systems
• Experience with C++ and large-scale distributed systems