2026 Summer Intern, MS/PhD, Software Engineering - Behavior Test

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.

You will:

• Developing metrics and models to evaluate and enhance the performance, safety and scalability of our self driving system
• Evaluating new models or methods to assess their performance and applicability to problems
• Finding new ways to gather the required data needed to improve our metrics and models
• Communicating benefits and limitations of new models and metrics to partner teams
• Integrating and deploying metrics and models on fleet-wide data

You have:

• Currently enrolled in a MS/PhD program in computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, physics, or a related technical field of study
• Strong background working with data
• Solid understanding of physics, geometry, and dynamics
• Proficiency in C++, Python and SQL
• Enthusiasm to understand a complex system and its various components

We prefer:

• Experience building and testing autonomous systems
• Experience building ML systems
• Experience using VLM's

General Perks:

• Help solve challenging problems with a direct impact on the company
• Competitive compensation packages with a housing/relocation bonus (if applicable)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Fun intern events and networking opportunities

Onsite Perks:

• Free breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks 
• Free access to Google shuttles
• Onsite gym

Note: This will be a hybrid onsite internship position. We will accept resumes on a rolling basis until the role is filled. To be in consideration for multiple roles, you will need to apply to each one individually - please apply to the top 3 roles you are interested in.

At Waymo, we don’t just accept differences - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.