2027 Summer Intern, PhD, Software Engineer, Simulation
Waymo · Mountain View, CA, USA
About this role
**Waymo — 2027 Summer Intern (PhD) | Software Engineer, Simulation** Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company on a mission to be the world’s most trusted driver. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and is also applied across a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. **Software Engineering** builds the brains of Waymo’s autonomous driving technology—helping the system perceive the world, make the right decisions, and deliver people safely. --- ## What you will do - Implement uncertainty-aware algorithms to improve performance of transformer-based multi-task classifiers - Implement changes end-to-end, including evaluation - Ensure both data and model implementation are correct according to the experiment plan (pay close attention to modeling setup mechanics) ## What you have - Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related quantitative field - Strong programming proficiency in Python and hands-on experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, JAX) - Solid theoretical understanding of machine learning/deep learning fundamentals, including debugging transformer-based models using TensorBoard metrics - Familiarity with software development best practices, including version control ## We prefer - Experience with uncertainty measurement in deep learning model development - Hands-on experience using data to improve model performance (not only architecture changes) --- ## General perks - Work on challenging problems with direct impact on the company - Competitive compensation packages with a housing/relocation bonus (if applicable) - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - Fun intern events and networking opportunities ## Onsite perks - Free breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks - Free access to Google shuttles - Onsite gym --- **Note:** This is a hybrid onsite internship. Resumes will be accepted on a rolling basis until the role is filled. To be considered for multiple roles, you must apply to each one individually—please apply to the top 3 roles you’re interested in. **Pay transparency:** Expected hourly rate for this full-time position: **$85–$85 USD/hour** (interns may also be eligible for benefits subject to eligibility requirements).
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