2027 Summer Intern, MS/PhD, Depot Automation
About The Position
Waymo’s Systems Engineering team combines software and hardware systems, establishes performance standards, and designs and performs tests to validate vehicle performance and safety. The SysEng Commercialization team helps depot operations scale efficiently and reliably by developing requirements, test infrastructure, and diagnostic pipelines that keep fleets moving and quickly unblock emerging issues. As a Depot Automation Intern, you will work on depot telemetry pipelines and an operations dashboard. You will collaborate with triage engineers and operations staff to understand their needs and iteratively develop tools that provide ground-level situational awareness. The role emphasizes reliable, maintainable software, testing, and code review. This is a hybrid onsite internship.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Master's or PhD.
- Demonstrated capability in conceptualizing and writing efficient data transformation pipelines using C++ and SQL.
- Experience converting backend data streams into actionable, user-centric visualizations.
- Strong grasp of integration testing and ensuring reliability in critical systems.
Nice To Haves
- Experience or coursework related to data streaming, distributed systems, or low-latency data processing.
- Familiarity with UI/UX principles centered around data visualization and operational oversight.
- Prior experience working closely with end users to collect requirements and iterate on product features.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and optimize low-latency data pipelines using C++ and SQL to ingest and structure real-time depot telemetry.
- Develop a modern, responsive frontend dashboard that visualizes operations data and provides a seamless user experience for operations staff.
- Collaborate with triage engineers and operations staff to gather requirements, iterate on designs, and ensure the tool meets situational-awareness needs.
- Write robust, maintainable code, emphasizing test-driven development, integration testing, and team code reviews.
Benefits
- Eligible to participate in the Company’s benefits programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
