Internship

2025 Summer Intern

PhD, Data Science, Simulation

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Waymo

Waymo

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops self-driving technology for vehicles

Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$60.1Hourly

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Mountain View, CA, USA

This is a hybrid onsite internship position.

Category
Data Science
Data Analysis
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Python
C/C++
Requirements
  • Currently enrolled in a PhD program
  • The intern should be very familiar with PhD-level optimization techniques and literature - namely distributed convex optimization techniques.
  • Coding fluency in C++ and Python
  • Numerical algorithms
  • PhD level optimization techniques (distributed convex optimization)
  • In addition to optimization, it is recommended that the intern also have a background in: Statistics at the masters/PhD level, particularly importance sampling techniques.
Responsibilities
  • You will work on scaling a custom optimization algorithm we use in the Simulation platform to choose which simulations we run.
  • The work will involve fluency in numerical techniques as well as distributed optimization.

Waymo develops self-driving technology for vehicles, known as the Waymo Driver, which allows cars to navigate roads without human input. This system combines hardware, software, and computing power to ensure safe and efficient driving. Waymo collaborates with major car manufacturers, like Volvo, to integrate its technology into their vehicles, enhancing safety and convenience. Additionally, Waymo operates in the logistics sector with Waymo Via, focusing on efficient goods delivery. The company generates revenue through partnerships, technology licensing, and autonomous ride-hailing services. Waymo aims to lead the autonomous vehicle industry by continuously improving its technology and expanding its applications.

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 Tokyo expansion aligns with global sustainable transportation trends.
  • Waymo's safety study shows significant reduction in property and bodily injury claims.
  • Waymo's First Responder Program could influence new regulatory frameworks favorably.

What critics are saying

  • Waymo faces increased competition from Tesla in autonomous driving.
  • Tokyo expansion may encounter regulatory and cultural challenges.
  • Reliance on partners like Volvo exposes Waymo to potential financial risks.

What makes Waymo unique

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

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