2027 Summer Intern MS PhD Research Perception Foundation Models
Waymo is an Alphabet company operating a public, fully autonomous ride-hailing service and developing the AI-powered Waymo Driver autonomous-driving system.
Maintainer signals as of 9/25/2026
Funding history
About Waymo
Waymo develops and deploys the Waymo Driver, an autonomous-driving technology using AI and a sensor suite, and operates its ride-hailing service for public riders.
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Candidate Availability
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About the Role
You will research, implement, and evaluate zero-shot object detection models for autonomous driving. You will collaborate with research and engineering teams to improve foundation models, conduct cutting-edge research, and potentially communicate findings through technical reports or publications.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Strong publication record in top-tier AI, machine learning, or robotics conferences
- Experience training and evaluating deep learning models for autonomous driving or robotics applications
- Strong Python skills and expertise with modern deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, JAX, and TensorFlow
- Deep understanding of modern neural-network architectures and learning paradigms
Responsibilities
- Research, implement, and evaluate zero-shot object detection models for autonomous driving
- Collaborate with research and engineering teams to improve foundation models
- Conduct cutting-edge research
- Communicate research findings through technical reports or publications
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Mental wellness support
- Gym membership
- Wellness programs
- Bonus opportunities
- Equity
- Employee provident fund
- Employee discounts
- Flexibility to work from another location for four weeks per year
- Paid time off
- Bereavement leave
- Sick leave
- Parental leave
- 26 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents
- 18 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents
- Employee Resource Groups
- Volunteer time off
- Access to Google offices, cafes, wellness centers, and massages
- At-home fitness and cooking classes