Waymo

About Waymo

Revolutionizing transportation with autonomous driving

🏒 TechπŸ‘₯ 1001+ employeesπŸ“… Founded 2009πŸ“ Mountain View, CAπŸ’° $11.1b⭐ 3.7
B2CTransportAutomation

Key Highlights

  • Operates in cities like Phoenix, San Francisco, and LA
  • Completed over 10 million fully driverless rides
  • Raised $11.1 billion in funding
  • Aiming for one million trips per week by 2026

Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, operating robotaxis in cities like Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. With over 10 million fully driverless rides and more than 100 million miles driven, Waymo is transforming transportation. The compan...

🎁 Benefits

Waymo offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents, along with commuter benefits and onsite wellness ...

🌟 Culture

Waymo fosters a culture of innovation and safety, focusing on the real-world application of autonomous technology. The company values diversity and in...

Waymo

Software Engineering β€’ Entry-Level

Waymo β€’ Mountain View - On-Site

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Overview

Waymo is seeking a 2026 Summer Intern for their Predictive Planner Research team. You'll design and implement experiments for large behavior models and leverage modern reinforcement learning techniques. This internship is ideal for MS/PhD students interested in autonomous driving technology.

Job Description

Who you are

You are an MS or PhD student with a strong interest in autonomous driving technology and machine learning. You have a foundational understanding of reinforcement learning and are eager to apply your knowledge in a practical setting. You thrive in collaborative environments and are excited about the opportunity to work with industry leaders on impactful projects. You are motivated to learn and grow, and you understand the importance of rigorous evaluation in machine learning models.

What you'll do

As a Summer Intern at Waymo, you will design and implement experiments for post-training of large behavior models. You will evaluate and iterate on the model within a closed-loop simulation environment to rigorously assess its performance and identify failure modes. You will leverage modern reinforcement learning techniques to improve the Waymo Driver's onboard performance in real-world scenarios. Your work will contribute to the mission of scaling the production Waymo Driver and enhancing mobility solutions.

What we offer

Waymo offers a fun and rewarding internship experience where you will be an integral part of our culture and recruiting pipeline. Interns are eligible to participate in the company’s generous benefits programs, subject to eligibility requirements. The hourly pay for this position is $70 for Masters students and $85 for PhD students. You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge technology.

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