MS/PhD,Software Engineer; Summer Intern Job Mountain View California USA,Software Development

Position: MS/PhD, Software Engineer (2027 Summer Intern)

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 with a creative team of people who ensure that the behavior of our cars is compliant, safe, smooth, and predictable to other road users
Design and implement onboard C++ logic governing how the Waymo Driver interacts with traffic controls
Validate software changes with large-scale simulation suites to evaluate safety, rule compliance, among a multitude of metrics before deployment
Write clean, tested, production-grade code adhering to rigorous code review standards and continuous integration testing

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
Support programs including menopause benefit
Counseling services
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
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

Solid foundational understanding of core Computer Science principles, including data structures, algorithms, and computational complexity
Experience programming in C++ with clean and efficient code
Currently enrolled in an MS or PhD program in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
BS in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. Currently enrolled in an MS or PhD program in similar fields
Experience developing software for safety-critical, fault-tolerant, or real-time systems
Proven ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable C++ code in a large-scale codebase
Experience with large-scale data/ML applications

MS​/PhD, Software Engineer; Summer Intern