Internship

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 & 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)
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 autonomous vehicles, known as the "Waymo Driver." This system integrates hardware, software, and computing power to allow vehicles to navigate without human drivers. 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

8%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Waymo's expansion into Miami shows commitment to scaling operations by 2026.
  • Partnership with Nexar enhances vehicle safety features with a large dataset.
  • Testing driverless semi-trucks strengthens Waymo's position in autonomous trucking.

What critics are saying

  • Waymo's service is more expensive and slower than traditional rideshares.
  • Miami's weather conditions could impact the reliability of Waymo's vehicles.

What makes Waymo unique

  • Waymo achieved the first fully self-driving trip on public roads in 2015.
  • Waymo's technology integrates with major automakers like Volvo and Hyundai.
  • Waymo's billion-mile simulation testing enhances its self-driving capabilities.

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