2026 Summer Intern, MS/PhD, Compute, Compiler

Waymo•Mountain View, CA

69d•Hybrid

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

C/C++ programming skills
Knowledge of compiler principles
Knowledge of modern computer architecture
Performance analysis and optimization skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with compilers for neural networks
Knowledge of deep neural network
Experience with RISC-V vector extension

Responsibilities

Design and implement compiler passes for custom silicon
Design and implement efficient firmware libraries for memory management
Measure and analyze performance on either simulator or silicon
Integrate the solution into production grade memory allocator for custom silicon

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