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2027 Summer Intern, Sensor Performance Engineer Intern
Waymo
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- Data analysisStakeholder managementPythonSQL
- Work
- On-site in Mountain View · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Python21%Data analysis12%Stakeholder management11%SQL10%of 100 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 27, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company. The Laser team designs, builds, and perfects automotive lidars, evaluates market lidars, and integrates them into Waymo products. This is a 2027 Summer Intern, MS/PhD, Sensor Performance Engineer Intern position.
Key Responsibilities
- Sensor Data Analysis: Process and analyze complex sensor datasets to extract key insights.
- Experimental Setup: Design and execute rigorous experiments for validation and testing.
- Performance Engineering: Develop robust performance metrics and streamline operational processes.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner effectively with cross-functional teams to align project goals.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Hardware Experimentation: EE or physics-based experimental design.
- System Prototyping: Modeling and rapid prototyping of complex hardware.
- Data Analysis: Evaluating performance metrics and experimental results.
- Technical Scripting: Automation using Python, SQL, and scripting.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an MS or PhD program in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Signal Processing: Advanced filtering, algorithm design, and data extraction.
- Sensing Systems: Experience with LiDAR, radar, camera, and general perception hardware.
- Technical Communication: Clear presentation of complex concepts to cross-functional teams.
Note: This will be a hybrid onsite internship position.