2026 Summer Intern, BS/MS, Software… at Waymo · Mountain…

Summary: Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. They are seeking interns to design and implement efficient C++ code, analyze simulation metrics, and collaborate on project design within their simulation platform. Responsibilities: - Design and implement efficient C++ code to contribute to the existing codebase and adapt state-of-the-art ML models for synthetic scene rendering and sensor data generation - Collect and analyze metrics related to simulation reproducibility, performance, and the effectiveness of architectural optimization choices, and conduct experiments to evaluate synthetic data quality - Collaborate with the intern host on project design, write design documentation, integrate generated data into the Waymo simulation platform, and participate in discussion meetings and code reviews Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field - Strong programming skills in C++ and Python, with experience in backend and pipeline development, and some SQL knowledge - Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills, with the ability to quickly learn and integrate complex systems Preferred Qualifications: - Ability to write performant C++ code, making sound design and architectural decisions - Experience with data analysis, LLM/ML, machine learning applications, and familiarity with common sensor data (e.g., camera images, LiDAR point clouds) - Previous internship experience, with some exposure to frontend web development (preferably Angular or React) Required Skills: C++, Python Important Skills: Machine Learning, Data Analysis Nice-to-Have Skills: SQL, Frontend Development Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Company’s generous benefits programs