Software Engineering Summer 2027 Internship

Who you are

• Currently enrolled in a MS program in an engineering, computer science, or a related technical field of study
• Enthusiasm to understand a complex system and its various components
• Experience with data analysis/modeling using Python and SQL
• Familiarity with autonomous vehicle technology and systems engineering principles
• Comfortable with ambiguous problems in a fast paced environment

What the job involves

• 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
• 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