Internship

2025 Summer Intern

MS/PhD, Deep Learning & Modeling Research

Updated on 1/30/2025

Waymo

Waymo

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops self-driving technology for vehicles

Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$50.48Hourly

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Mountain View, CA, USA

This is a hybrid onsite internship position.

Category
Robotics & Autonomous Systems
Deep Learning
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Python
Tensorflow
Pytorch
Machine Learning
C/C++

You match the following Waymo's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

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 vehicles, known as the Waymo Driver, which allows cars to navigate 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's goal is to continuously improve its technology to lead the autonomous vehicle industry and provide safe transportation solutions for consumers and businesses.

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 partnership with Uber in Atlanta could boost its ride-hailing market presence.
  • Expansion into 10 new cities in 2025 will enhance Waymo's autonomous driving technology.
  • A $5.6 billion investment round provides resources for technology improvement and expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Tesla may challenge Waymo's market position.
  • Regulatory hurdles may arise as Waymo expands into 10 new cities in 2025.
  • Partnership reliance with automakers like Volvo poses risks if disruptions occur.

What makes Waymo unique

  • Waymo's technology stems from over a decade of development in Google's labs.
  • The Waymo Driver combines hardware, software, and computing for safe, efficient navigation.
  • Waymo partners with major automakers like Volvo to integrate its self-driving technology.

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Benefits

401(k) Company Match

Performance Bonus

Company Equity

Hybrid Work Options