2027 Summer Intern, PhD, Research Scientist Intern
About The Position
Waymo is seeking a PhD Research Scientist Intern for Summer 2027 to work on research for autonomous driving. The intern will research state-of-the-art literature from frontier labs, prototype solutions to current system bottlenecks such as shortcut learning and sensitivity to inputs, and ideally own a medium-to-large-scale end-to-end research project developing Waymo’s next-generation critic model. The internship is hybrid onsite and full-time. The expected hourly rate is $85. Interns may participate in the company’s benefits programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
- Foundational machine-learning knowledge, described as pre-LLM-era knowledge.
- Expert knowledge of LLMs, VLMs, and VLAs.
- Strong software development experience in Python and debugging capability.
Nice To Haves
- Strong knowledge in reinforcement learning.
- Understanding of how modern “thinking” mode works.
Responsibilities
- Research and read state-of-the-art literature from frontier labs.
- Prototype research solutions to current system bottlenecks, including shortcut learning and sensitivity with respect to inputs.
- Ideally own a medium-to-large-scale end-to-end research project to develop Waymo’s next-generation critic model.
Benefits
- Company benefits programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
