Waymo

2027 Summer Intern, MS/PhD, AI-driven ML Performance Engineering Intern

Waymo • $145K — $177K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in an MS or PhD program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computational Science, or a related quantitative field
  • Proven experience using AI agents to enhance coding performance
  • Knowledge of key kernels for transformer inference, including performance analysis and optimization
  • Familiarity with low-level ML accelerator DSLs like CUDA, Triton, or Gluon
  • Solid understanding of modern inference accelerator architectures (preferred)
  • Fluency in Python and/or C++ (preferred)
  • Understanding of ML numerical formats and their accuracy vs performance tradeoffs (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with AI agents to develop high-performance low-level kernels in a Domain-Specific language for a custom ML accelerator
  • Ensure the functional correctness and numerical accuracy of the kernels
  • Analyze kernel performance to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement
  • Create a custom harness to automate kernel generation and reduce human intervention

Benefits

  • Participation in the Company's generous benefits programs, subject to eligibility requirements
  • Hybrid onsite internship format
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in machine learning
  • Gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment
  • Potential for networking and mentorship opportunities within the company
Full Job Description
You will:
  • Work with AI agents to create high performance low-level kernels in a Domain-Specific language for a custom ML accelerator
  • Ensure functional correctness and numerical accuracy of kernels
  • Conduct performance analysis of the kernels to identify performance bottlenecks and areas that need improvement
  • Develop a custom harness to recursively improve kernel generation and remove the need for human involvement


You have:
  • Currently enrolled in an MS or PhD program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computational Science, or a related quantitative field
  • Demonstrated track record of using AI agents and harnesses to improve coding performance
  • Working knowledge of key kernels for transformer inference including performance analysis and optimization
  • Familiarity with one or more low-level ML accelerator DSLs (CUDA, Triton, Gluon, etc.)


We prefer:
  • Solid understanding of modern inference accelerator architectures
  • Fluency in Python and/or C++
  • Working knowledge of different ML numerical formats and their relative accuracy vs performance tradeoffs


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 Masters Pay

$70-$70 USD

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.
Learn more about Waymo
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2009

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