Perception Systems Engineering 2027 Summer Internship

Who you are

• Currently pursuing a PhD in a technical field, such as Engineering, Physics, CS, etc
• Software engineering fundamentals
• Familiarity with systems engineering, particularly the logical flow of requirements to tests
• Experience handling large data sets/queries (e.g., SQL, Python) and/or automating test flows
• Understanding of the fundamentals of an autonomous vehicle stack, including the data pipeline from sensors to Perception
• Existing knowledge/skills/experience related to the autonomous vehicle industry or other similar forms of automation

What the job involves

• 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!
• Determine and author requirements and verification items for detection models that cover pedestrians near the Waymo vehicle
• Collect and analyze data from existing logs and/or structured tests to test these requirements and identify false-positive clusters
• Run evaluations and triage results to track performance and identify release-over-release changes
• Leverage the evaluation framework you build to highlight areas with headroom and help the Perception teams hillclimb

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
• Second medical opinion for you and your loved ones
• Medical advocacy program for transgender employees
• Counseling services
• 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
• Caregiver leave
• Elder care and support
• Backup childcare
• Survivor income benefit
• 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