Currently pursuing a Masters or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Strong publication record in top-tier AI/ML or robotics conferences
Hands-on experience training and evaluating deep learning models for autonomous driving or robotics applications
Strong Python coding skills with expertise in modern deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow)
Deep understanding of modern neural network architectures and learning paradigms
Responsibilities
Research, implement, and evaluate zero shot object detection models for autonomous driving
Collaborate with research and engineering teams to improve Waymo's foundation models
Conduct cutting-edge research and communicate findings to the academic community via technical reports and publications
Benefits
Generous benefits programs for interns, subject to eligibility requirements
Hybrid onsite internship position
Opportunity to work on innovative projects in autonomous driving
Exposure to leading research and engineering teams
Potential for publication in top-tier conferences
Full Job Description
You will:
Research, implement, and evaluate zero shot object detection models for autonomous driving
Collaborate with research and engineering teams to improve Waymo's foundation models
Conduct cutting-edge research and potentially communicate research findings to the wider academic community via technical reports and/or publications
You have:
Currently pursuing a Masters or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Strong publication record in top-tier AI/ML or robotics conferences
Hands-on experience training and evaluating deep learning models for autonomous driving or robotics applications
Strong Python coding skills with expertise in modern deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow)
Deep understanding of modern neural network architectures and learning paradigms
We prefer:
Experience with open-set perception models (e.g. SAM)
Familiarity with autonomous driving datasets
Experience with open-source foundation models
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.
