Internship

2025 Summer Intern

MS/PhD, Deep Learning & Modeling Research

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Waymo

Waymo

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops self-driving technology for vehicles

Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$50.48 - $60.1Hourly

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Mountain View, CA, USA

This internship will be based on-site at our headquarters in Mountain View, CA.

Category
Applied Machine Learning
Deep Learning
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Python
Tensorflow
Pytorch
Machine Learning
C/C++

You match the following Waymo's candidate preferences

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Pursuing a Masters or PhD program in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a similar technical field of study.
  • Experience in deep learning research and tools such as TensorFlow or Pytorch.
  • Software design and development experience in Python and C++.
Responsibilities
  • Build reliable and generalizable deep learning models for the self-driving vehicles, ensuring that the behavior of our vehicles is safe, smooth, predictable to other road users.
  • Build robust solutions to cutting-edge driving problems.
  • Improve how our vehicles act and react in complex and nuanced situations.
  • Grow a fundamental understanding of the next driving challenges by analyzing real-world logs collected on our state-of-the-art fleet.
Desired Qualifications
  • Publications in top ML conferences such as NeurIPS/ICML/CVPR.
  • Experience in applying ML to behavior modeling (e.g. Imitation Learning, Behavior Prediction, Reinforcement Learning).
  • Knowledge of a wide variety of deep learning models and designs.
  • Previous ML/SWE internships on large-scale deep learning models and systems.

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. Additionally, it operates in the logistics sector through Waymo Via, which focuses on efficient goods delivery. The company generates revenue through partnerships, technology licensing, and autonomous ride-hailing services. Waymo aims to continuously improve its technology to better predict and respond to road conditions and user behavior, positioning itself as a leader in the autonomous vehicle market.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$10.8B

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Waymo's $5.6 billion funding round boosts R&D in autonomous vehicle technology.
  • Partnership with Nvidia enhances Waymo Driver's performance and safety features.
  • Expansion to Tokyo diversifies Waymo's service offerings and market presence.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Nvidia and Uber may challenge Waymo's market position.
  • Regulatory challenges in Tokyo could hinder Waymo's robotaxi operations.
  • Public scrutiny of Level 4 taxis in Arizona may lead to regulatory hurdles.

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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Benefits

401(k) Company Match

Performance Bonus

Company Equity

Hybrid Work Options