Waymo

2027 Summer Intern, MS/PhD, Data Science - Commercialization Testing

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

Qualifications

  • Graduate program enrollment in Data Science, Statistics, Operations Research, Civil Engineering, or similar quantitative field
  • Solid background in predictive analytics and Bayesian modeling
  • Proficient in writing production-quality Python
  • Skilled in SQL for large-scale data queries
  • Effective communicator for presenting complex statistical results to non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

  • Develop and refine Bayesian forecasting models for interpreting test results
  • Build and optimize predictive analytics models for fleet operations
  • Collaborate with test engineers on experimental design
  • Extract and analyze high-dimensional datasets using Python and SQL
  • Partner with various engineering teams to define model performance metrics

Benefits

  • Hybrid onsite internship option
  • Participation in generous company benefits programs subject to eligibility
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in autonomous vehicle technology
  • Support from interdisciplinary teams enhancing learning experience
Full Job Description
You will:
  • Develop, implement, and refine Bayesian forecasting models to interpret small-sample test results.
  • Build and optimize predictive analytics models to monitor fleet operations and analyze vehicle behavior.
  • Collaborate with Test Engineers to design experimental procedures on closed courses and simulation environments.
  • Extract, process, and analyze large-scale, high-dimensional datasets from vehicle logs and depot operations using Python and SQL.
  • Partner with Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, and Product teams to determine key performance characteristics for model coverage.

You have:
  • Enrolled in a graduate program (Master's or PhD) in Data Science, Statistics, Operations Research, Civil Engineering (with a focus on traffic/mobility analytics), or a highly quantitative field.
  • Strong foundation in predictive analytics, Bayesian modeling, and statistical inference.
  • Proficiency in writing production-quality Python.
  • Strong SQL skills with experience querying and synthesizing data from large-scale databases.
  • Strong communication skills to present complex quantitative results and statistical limitations clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

We prefer:
  • Academic coursework or research experience in traffic flow theory, intelligent transportation systems, fleet routing, or urban mobility.
  • Familiarity with autonomous vehicle technology, simulation-based testing (SIL/HIL), or systems engineering principles.
  • Experience with survival analysis, probability modeling, or extreme value theory applied to safety-critical systems.
  • Comfort navigating highly ambiguous, unstructured problems in a fast-paced R&D environment.


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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