Waymo

2027 Summer Intern, MS/PhD, Machine Learning Engineer - Simulator Realism Evaluation

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

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a graduate program in a technical field such as CS, CE, EE, or Robotics.
  • Proficient in C++ or Python for software development.
  • Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.
  • Solid knowledge of ML models, algorithms, and libraries.
  • Familiar with software systems including distributed systems and accelerated computing.
  • Genuine interest in autonomous driving and simulation.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct ML modeling experiments to create advanced evaluation tools.
  • Program within Waymo's simulator and evaluation systems.
  • Design statistical experiments for evaluating ML discriminators.
  • Collaborate with various teams to enhance technology impact.
  • Assist in launching safety and simulation technologies.

Benefits

  • Participation in the Company's generous benefits programs (subject to eligibility).
  • Opportunity for hands-on experience in a leading-edge tech environment.
Full Job Description
You will:
  • Conduct ML modeling experiments and prototyping to build state-of-the-art evaluation tools.
  • Write code within Waymo's simulator and evaluation systems.
  • Design statistical experiments to evaluate the efficacy of ML discriminators.
  • Collaborate across organizations to deliver impact to both onboard teams and downstream safety and simulation technology launch stakeholders.


You have:
  • Enrolled in a graduate program (Master's or PhD) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field.
  • Proficiency in software development using C++ or Python.
  • Solid foundation in core computer science concepts (data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design).
  • Solid foundation in ML and statistics models, algorithms, and libraries.
  • Knowledge of software systems, including distributed systems and accelerated computing.
  • Interest in autonomous driving, simulation, evaluation, and physical AI.


We prefer:
  • Knowledge/prior experience with physical systems (physics, robotics, physical AI).
  • Proficiency in SQL.
  • Strong written/verbal communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.


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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