2027 Summer Intern, MS/PhD, Depot Automation
Waymo
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- C++SQLETLOperationsUnit testing
- Nice to have
- Data visualizationSystem design
- Work
- On-site in San Francisco · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations39%SQL14%C++5%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 5, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Waymo is seeking 2027 Summer Interns for its Depot Automation team. Interns partner with industry leaders on impactful projects, applying their knowledge while expanding their skill sets.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and optimize low-latency data pipelines using C++ and SQL to ingest and structure realtime depot telemetry.
- Develop a modern, responsive frontend dashboard that visualizes operations data, prioritizing a seamless user experience for operations staff.
- Collaborate directly with triage engineers and ops staff to gather requirements, iterate on designs, and ensure the tool meets ground-level situational awareness needs.
- Write robust, maintainable code with a strong emphasis on test-driven development, integration testing, and team code reviews.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Currently pursuing a Master's or PhD.
- Data Architecture & Processing: Demonstrated capability in conceptualizing and writing efficient data transformation pipelines (C++/SQL).
- Full-Stack & UI Implementation: Experience converting backend data streams into actionable, user-centric visualizations.
- Testing Rigor: Strong grasp of integration testing and ensuring reliability in critical systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience or coursework related to data streaming, distributed systems, or low-latency data processing.
- Familiarity with UI/UX principles centered around data visualization and operational oversight.
- Prior experience working closely with end-users to collect requirements and iterate on product features.
This will be a hybrid onsite internship position.