Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Machine Learning, or a related quantitative field
Familiarity with modern ML techniques such as transformers and diffusion models
Experience with at least one ML framework like PyTorch or TensorFlow
Proficiency in Python programming language
Evidence of research output, such as publications in top-tier journals (preferred)
Exposure to robotics, perception, or autonomous vehicle technology (preferred)
Familiarity with world modeling concepts (preferred)
Responsibilities
Design machine learning experiments
Develop and iterate on machine learning models
Evaluate and interpret experimental results
Benefits
Participation in the company's generous benefits programs, subject to eligibility requirements
Hybrid onsite internship format
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge ML and robotics projects
Networking opportunities within a leading tech environment
Full Job Description
You will:
ML experiment design
ML modeling and iteration
Evaluation and interpretation of results
You have:
Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Machine Learning, or a related quantitative field
Familiarity with modern ML techniques (transformers, diffusion models etc)
Familiarity with at least one ML framework (pytorch, tensorflow etc)
Proficiency in Python
We prefer:
Evidence of research output (eg: top tier publications)
Exposure to robotics, perception or AV technology
Familiarity with world modeling
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.
