Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field
Research experience in computer vision and machine learning
Strong programming skills in Python
First-authored publications from top-tier conferences preferred
Experience with generative models or large language models preferred
Hands-on experience with deep neural networks and familiarity with deep learning frameworks like PyTorch, Jax, or TensorFlow
Responsibilities
Solve research problems in world modeling and reasoning for autonomous driving systems
Prototype and iterate on research ideas
Present research findings to a diverse audience within Waymo
Aim to publish results to the research community
Benefits
Participation in the Company's generous benefits programs, subject to eligibility requirements
Hybrid onsite internship position
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge research in autonomous driving
Access to a collaborative and innovative work environment
Full Job Description
You will:
Solve research problems in world modeling and reasoning in autonomous driving systems
Prototype and iterate research ideas
Present research findings to a wide audience within Waymo, with the goal of publishing results to the research community
You have:
Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Robotics, or a similar technical field of study
Research experience in computer vision and machine learning
Strong programming skills in Python
We prefer:
First-authored publications from top-tier Computer Vision, graphics, or robotics conferences
Research experience in generative models or large language models
Hands-on experience with deep neural networks and familiarity with at least one type of deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, Jax, Tensorflow, etc.
Note: This will be a hybrid onsite internship position. We will accept resumes on a rolling basis until the role is filled. To be in consideration for multiple roles, you will need to apply to each one individually - please apply to the top 3 roles you are interested in.
The expected hourly rate for this full-time position is listed below. Interns are also eligible to participate in the Company's generous benefits programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
Hourly PhD Pay
$85-$85 USD
About Waymo
Waymo LLC is a self-driving technology development company. It is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google. Waymo develops autonomous driving technology and provides ride-hailing services through its Waymo One program. The company has been testing its self-driving technology on public roads since 2009 and has logged millions of miles of autonomous driving. Waymo has partnerships with several automakers and has been working on developing autonomous trucks for use in logistics.
