Systems Engineer 2027 Summer Intern (MS/PhD, Autonomous Vehicle Networks & Diagnostics)

Waymo LLC; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Mental health support

Onsite wellness centers

Educational reimbursement

Hybrid work model

Commuter benefits

401(k) plans

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Waymo LLC in Mountain View, CA is offering a paid internship in Hardware Systems Architecture focusing on real-time diagnostics and secure vehicle networks. You will design Python infrastructure and automated verification pipelines across CAN, CAN-FD, and Ethernet for multiple autonomous vehicle platforms.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Systems Engineers and Vehicle Security Engineers, building AI-assisted tooling, and contributing to end-to-end software projects.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, CS, Robotics, Mech/Automotive Eng, or Systems Engineering.
• Strong Python proficiency and ability to build modular software for diagnostics and verification.
• Solid understanding of vehicle networks (CAN/CAN-FD) and cybersecurity basics.

Responsibilities

• Design and build Python infrastructure for real-time diagnostics and health monitoring of CAN, CAN-FD, and Ethernet networks.
• Develop automated verification and validation pipelines for vehicle network and system health.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineers and Vehicle Security Engineers to refine multi-platform requirements.
• Leverage AI code generation tools to prototype and scale software.

Skills

Python

CAN/CAN-FD

AI code generation tooling

cryptography concepts

embedded networks

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Mechanical/Automotive Engineering, Systems Engineering

Tools

cantools

python-can

ROS/ROS2

Job description

• Waymo Hardware Systems Architecture defines and validates the foundational electrical, communication network, diagnostic, software update, and cybersecurity architecture—the digital “nervous system”—across multiple autonomous vehicle platforms. Sitting at the intersection of hardware and software co-design, we define vehicle-level network and security specifications and build the real-time diagnostic and automated verification infrastructure that keeps our fleet operating safely
• 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!
• Build Real-Time Network Monitoring & Diagnostics Infrastructure: Design and build Python infrastructure to enable real-time diagnostics and health monitoring for vehicle communication networks (CAN, CAN-FD, Ethernet) across multiple autonomous vehicle platforms
• Develop Automated Verification Pipelines: Build automated verification and validation pipelines that evaluate vehicle network communication, diagnostic functionality, and system health across test benches and vehicle fleets
• Monitor & Validate Security Mechanisms: Create diagnostic checks and monitoring workflows for in-vehicle network security and cryptographic mechanisms, analyzing network performance and timing margins
• Build Rapidly with AI Code Generation: Leverage AI-based developer tooling and AI code generation workflows to rapidly prototype, test, and scale modular diagnostic and verification software
• Collaborate Across Systems Engineering Customers: Partner with Systems Architects, Network Engineers, and Vehicle Security Engineers to analyze network data, troubleshoot integration issues, and refine multi-platform vehicle requirements

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

Currently pursuing a MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Mechanical/Automotive Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical fieldStrong proficiency in Python for building modular software infrastructure, automated verification pipelines, and data analysis toolsSolid foundational understanding of communication networks and protocols, ideally including CAN and CAN-FDHigh fluency with AI-based tooling and AI code generation: Very comfortable and experienced with coding and building end-to-end software projects using modern AI code generation toolsBasic understanding of cryptography and network security concepts (e.g., message authentication codes, cryptographic authentication, or secure embedded communications)Hands-on experience with vehicle or embedded communication networks (CAN, CAN-FD, Automotive Ethernet) and diagnostic protocols, as well as Python network tooling (cantools, python-can)Hands-on experience in autonomous vehicles, robotics (ROS/ROS2), Formula SAE, EcoCAR, or embedded systems projectsExperience building automated test or verification pipelines (pytest, CI/CD) or working with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) / embedded test benches