BS/MS of Software Engineering (Commercialization, 2027 Summer Intern)

Waymo LLC; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Hybrid/remote work options

Onsite meals

Job summary

Waymo LLC is seeking software engineering interns to work on backend infrastructure stability and reliability, and feature work in systems like Event Response and vehicle maintenance tracking.

You will help optimize the robotaxi marketplace and design scalable backend solutions for ride-hailing services, with opportunities to build ML/optimization models for routing, demand forecasting, and dispatch optimization.

Qualifications

• Progressing towards BS or MS in Computer Science or related technical field.
• Interested in scaling commercial operations.
• Excellent communication skills - with engineers and non-technical stakeholders.
• Interested in infrastructure work: building internal tools, frameworks, and libraries.
• Experience in general distributed systems and backend development.
• Experience programming in C++.

Responsibilities

• Work on backend infrastructure stability and reliability.
• Feature work in applications such as Event Response or vehicle maintenance tracking.
• Optimize robotaxi marketplace to balance the supply and demand of Waymo’s robotaxi services.
• Design and develop backend and infrastructure that supports various ride hailing businesses and AV fleet management.
• Design and build ML and optimization models for predicting vehicle routing, future demand, passenger destination suggestions, vehicle dispatch optimization, and ETA prediction.

Skills

Distributed systems

Backend development

C++ programming

Communication (technical)

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or related field (in progress)

Tools

C++

Internal tools/frameworks

Job description

• Software Engineering builds the brains of Waymo’s fully autonomous driving technology. Our software allows the Waymo Driver to perceive the world around it, make the right decision for every situation, and deliver people safely to their destinations. We think deeply and solve complex technical challenges in areas like robotics, perception, decision-making and deep learning, while collaborating with hardware and systems engineers. If you’re a software engineer or researcher who’s curious and passionate about Level 4 autonomous driving, we’d like to meet you
• Waymo interns partner with leaders in the industry on projects that create impact to the company. We believe learning is a two-way street: applying your knowledge while providing you with opportunities to expand your skill-set. Interns are an important part of our culture and our recruiting pipeline. Join us at Waymo for a fun and rewarding internship!
• Work on backend infrastructure stability and reliability
• Feature work in applications such as Event Response or vehicle maintenance tracking
• Optimize robotaxi marketplace to balance the supply and demand of Waymo’s robotaxi services
• Design and develop backend and infrastructure that supports various ride hailing businesses and AV fleet management
• Design and build ML and optimization models for predicting vehicle routing, future demand, passenger destination suggestions, vehicle dispatch optimization, and ETA prediction

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
• Personalized workplace adjustments for diverse needs and abilities, including physical, mental, and neurodivergent considerations
• Access to mental health apps
• Onsite wellness centers
• Medical advocacy program for transgender employees
• Second medical opinion for you and your loved ones
• Counseling services
• Support programs including menopause benefit
• Competitive compensation
• Regular bonus and equity performance grant opportunities
• Generous 401(k) and regional retirement plans
• 1-on-1 financial coaching
• Annual cross-company compensation review and pay equity analysis
• Fertility and growing family assistance
• Parental leave and baby bonding leave
• Backup childcare
• Elder care and support
• Survivor income benefit
• Caregiver leave
• Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, sick leave, parental leave, disability, and holidays
• Jury duty leave
• Military leave
• Hybrid work model with remote work opportunities also available
• Educational reimbursement
• Peer learning and coaching platform
• Donation matching programs
• Employee resource groups
• Volunteer hours
• Internal community groups and local culture clubs
• Inspiring spaces to work, recharge, and collaborate with fellow Waymonauts
• On-site meals and snacks
• Fitness centers, massage programs, and ergonomic support
• On-demand fitness, wellbeing, and cooking classes
• Commuter benefits

Progressing towards BS or MS in Computer Science or related technical fieldInterested in working in scaling commercial operationsExcited about working on self-driving cars!Excellent communication skills - both technically with other engineers, and with non-technical stakeholdersInterested in infrastructure work: building internal tools, frameworks, and librariesExperience in general distributed systems and backend developmentExperience programming in C++ and/or with writing robust, efficient code