Software Engineer Summer Intern (Driver Refinement Foundations)

Waymo LLC; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Mental health programs

Remote work opportunities

Competitive compensation

401(k) and retirement plans

Job summary

Waymo LLC in Mountain View invites interns to join the Reasoning Platform team, building core APIs and frameworks that power our autonomous driving stack. You will develop C++ autolabeler code, label ground truth, and evaluate quality, while experimenting with approaches and reporting results to drive improvements.

The internship offers exposure to cutting-edge autonomous driving tech, collaboration with industry leaders, and ongoing learning opportunities in a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working with data and designing metrics.
• Strong C++ coding ability.
• Solid understanding of algorithms and data structures.
• Proficiency with software testing (unit, integration, regression).
• Ability to communicate and collaborate in teams.
• Experience with Linux environments.
• Understanding of version control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust and performant C++ autolabeler code to mine for useful events from everyday driving.
• Label ground truth and evaluate autolabeler quality.
• Experiment with different approaches and report on what works best.

Skills

C++

Algorithms & data structures

Software testing

Linux development

Version control

Communication & teamwork

Autonomous driving interest

Robotics software

Data-driven metrics

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s in software engineering or related field

Job description

• The Reasoning Platform team builds and maintains the foundational APIs, architecture, and frameworks that power all the Reasoning subteams at Waymo. We own the interfaces connecting reasoning logic to the rest of the Waymo Planner, both on and off the vehicle
• 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!
• Develop robust and performant C++ autolabeler code to mine for useful events from everyday driving
• Label ground truth and evaluate autolabeler quality
• Experiment with different approaches and report on what works best

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
• Counseling services
• Support programs including menopause benefit
• Second medical opinion for you and your loved ones
• Medical advocacy program for transgender employees
• Competitive compensation
• Regular bonus and equity performance grant opportunities
• Generous 401(k) and regional retirement plans
• Annual cross-company compensation review and pay equity analysis
• 1-on-1 financial coaching
• Fertility and growing family assistance
• Parental leave and baby bonding leave
• Survivor income benefit
• Backup childcare
• Elder care and support
• 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
• Volunteer hours
• Employee resource groups
• 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

Comfortable working with data and designing metricsStrong C++ coding abilitySolid understanding of fundamental algorithms and data structuresProficiency with software testing (unit testing, integration testing, regression testing)Pursuing a Bachelor’s in software engineering or a related fieldAbility to communicate and collaborate well. Experience working in teamsPassion for the autonomous driving industryExperience with software for autonomous robotsGood communication skills and eagerness to collaborateExperience with developing in a Linux environmentUnderstanding of version control systems