Software Engineering Summer 2027 Internship (MS, Behavior Test)

Waymo; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Waymo is seeking a Systems Engineering teammate to design metrics, test plans, and simulations for autonomous vehicle testing across platforms. The role focuses on fault protection, remote assistance, and dashboarding to monitor fleet fault rates in real-world conditions.

You will build automated pipelines in Python and SQL to update and validate test coverage for safety-critical scenarios, contributing to rapid commercialization while maintaining high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with data analysis and modeling in a technical field.
• Currently enrolled in a MS program in engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Familiarity with autonomous vehicle technology and systems engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement metrics, test plans, and simulated scenarios for testing autonomous vehicles across platforms.
• Create dashboards to monitor fault rates on public roads.
• Support V&V of Fault Protection and Remote Assistance behaviors.
• Build automated pipelines using Python and SQL to manage test coverage for safety-critical scenarios.

Skills

Data analysis

Modeling

Ambiguity tolerance

MS student (engineering/CS)

Education

MS in engineering or computer science

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

• Waymo’s Systems Engineering team works together to blend software and hardware systems in groundbreaking new ways
• We set the high performance standards that ensure our vehicles run smoothly and keep passengers safe, then design and perform the tests that validate that performance
• We’re looking for talented teammates who’ll help us maintain strong teamwork and are passionate about driving results
• Design and implement metrics, test plans, and simulated scenarios for testing the autonomous vehicle in off-nominal situations, such as after a fault occurs or when remote assistance is needed, across multiple platforms and in support of rapid commercialization
• Create dashboards to monitor, visualize, and analyze fleet-wide autonomous vehicle fault rates on public roads
• Support the Verification and Validation (V&V) of Fault Protection and Remote Assistance behaviors
• Build automated pipelines using Python and SQL to update, version, and validate test coverage across safety-critical driving scenarios

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
• Second medical opinion for you and your loved ones
• Medical advocacy program for transgender employees
• Support programs including menopause benefit
• 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
• Elder care and support
• Backup childcare
• 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

Enthusiasm to understand a complex system and its various componentsExperience with data analysis/modeling using Python and SQLCurrently enrolled in a MS program in an engineering, computer science, or a related technical field of studyComfortable with ambiguous problems in a fast paced environmentFamiliarity with autonomous vehicle technology and systems engineering principles