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2027 Summer Intern, Software Engineer
Waymo
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- Deep learningETLC++C
- Nice to have
- SQLPythonSystem design
- Work
- On-site in San Francisco · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- C++40%C16%Deep learning11%ETL2%of 45 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 6, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company focused on building the Waymo Driver to improve mobility and save lives. Software Engineering at Waymo develops the core technology that enables the Waymo Driver to perceive, decide, and deliver people safely. We solve complex technical challenges in areas like robotics, perception, decision-making, and deep learning, collaborating with hardware and systems engineers. This is an internship opportunity for individuals curious and passionate about Level 4 autonomous driving.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the infrastructure for administering a "virtual driver’s test" for the Waymo Driver.
- Implement a project for scalable simulation data pipelines that evaluate the driving capability of the Waymo Driver.
- Apply software engineering best practices to improve code health and/or developer experience in the virtual driver’s test.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- C/C++ proficiency
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excited about autonomous driving, eager to learn
Preferred:
- SQL skills
- Python programming skills
- Familiarity with distributed systems
- Comfortable with AI-assisted development features and workflows
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a graduate degree (Master's or PhD) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
Internship Details:
- This will be a hybrid onsite internship position.
- Resumes will be accepted on a rolling basis until the role is filled.
- To be considered for multiple roles, you will need to apply to each one individually.
Compensation:
- Hourly Masters Pay: $70 USD
- Hourly PhD Pay: $85 USD
- Interns are eligible to participate in the Company’s generous benefits programs, subject to eligibility requirements.