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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
- OperationsC++SQLETLUnit testing
- Nice to have
- Data visualizationSystem design
- Work
- On-site in San Francisco · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations45%SQL6%C++2%ETL1%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 4, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company building the Waymo Driver. The Systems Engineering team blends software and hardware systems to ensure vehicles run smoothly and keep passengers safe. The SysEng Commercialization team focuses on scaling depot operations efficiently and reliably, developing requirements, test infrastructure, and diagnostic pipelines. This is a summer internship position.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and optimize low-latency data pipelines using C++ and SQL to ingest and structure real-time 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.
Hourly Masters Pay: $70 USD
Hourly PhD Pay: $85 USD