2026 Summer Intern, BS/MS, Positioning, Software Engineer
About The Position
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver-The World's Most Experienced Driver-to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo's fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states. Waymo interns partner with leaders in the industry on projects that create impact to the company. We believe learning is a two-way street: applying your knowledge while providing you with opportunities to expand your skill-set. Interns are an important part of our culture and our recruiting pipeline. Join us at Waymo for a fun and rewarding internship!
Requirements
- Proficiency in C++. Experience with Python for scripting and data analysis is also highly valuable.
- Demonstrated ability to approach complex technical challenges, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions in a software development context.
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git), code review processes, and best practices in software development.
Nice To Haves
- Embedded Systems & Real-time Programming: Hands-on experience with embedded software development, microcontrollers, and optimizing code for resource-constrained, real-time environments.
- Robotics & Navigation Fundamentals: Familiarity with concepts in robotics, sensor fusion (e.g., IMUs, GPS, lidar, cameras), inertial navigation, and state estimation algorithms (e.g., Kalman Filters).
- Data Analysis & Scientific Computing: Ability to analyze large datasets, identify trends, and use tools like Python (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas) or MATLAB for scientific computing and algorithm prototyping.
- Linux Development Environment: Experience developing in a Linux environment, including command-line tools, scripting, and familiarity with build systems.
Responsibilities
- Implementing, testing, and debugging C++ or embedded software to improve the efficiency and performance of positioning algorithms and systems.
- Developing scripts and tools for data analysis and contributing to triaging pipelines to identify and address positioning system issues.
- Participating in code reviews, collaborating with experienced engineers to understand system architecture, contribute to design discussions, and ensure high-quality code.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
