Internship

MBA Intern

Operations

Updated on 12/16/2024

Waymo

Waymo

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops self-driving technology for vehicles

Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$55.29Hourly

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

San Francisco, CA, USA + 2 more

More locations: Phoenix, AZ, USA | Mountain View, CA, USA

This is a hybrid onsite internship position.

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Enrollment in a MBA program focused on technology, operations, supply chain, analytics, or a related field
  • Ability to work both independently and cross-functionally manage stakeholders
Responsibilities
  • Lead or co-lead strategy and operations projects answering critical questions related to our operational strategy
  • Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to drive cost savings and quality assurance
  • Analyze and model data sets to improve Waymo Operations decision-making
  • Prepare presentations and reports on working programs
  • Work with partners across Waymo including Product, Finance, Partnerships, and others

Waymo develops self-driving technology for autonomous vehicles, known as the "Waymo Driver." This system integrates hardware, software, and computing power to allow vehicles to navigate without human input. Waymo collaborates with automakers like Volvo to embed its technology into their cars, enhancing safety and convenience. The company also serves the logistics sector through Waymo Via, which focuses on efficient goods delivery. Waymo generates revenue through partnerships with car manufacturers, licensing its technology, and offering autonomous ride-hailing services. Its goal is to continuously improve the Waymo Driver's predictive capabilities to ensure safe and reliable transportation.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$10.8B

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Waymo's expansion to Miami taps into a new market with challenging weather.
  • Partnership with Moove enhances operational efficiency in Miami and Phoenix.
  • Collaboration with Hyundai diversifies vehicle offerings, strengthening robotaxi market position.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Tesla and Uber could impact Waymo's market share.
  • Moove partnership may pose risks if operational capabilities don't meet expansion demands.
  • Expansion into Miami's challenging weather could lead to operational difficulties.

What makes Waymo unique

  • Waymo achieved the first fully self-driving trip on public roads in 2015.
  • Waymo Driver combines hardware, software, and computing for safe, efficient navigation.
  • Waymo partners with major automakers like Volvo to integrate self-driving technology.

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