# 2027 Summer Intern, Machine Learning, MS/PhD, Simulation Realism (World Model) at Waymo

- Company: Waymo
- What the company does: Waymo—formerly the Google self-driving car project—makes it safe and easy for people & things to get around with autonomous vehicles. Take a ride now. Backed by Bessemer, Kleiner Perkins and Sequoia.
- Company website: https://waymo.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Internship
- Location: Mountain View, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-11-06
- Apply by: 2026-12-21
- Apply: https://careers.withwaymo.com/jobs?gh_jid=8358262&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/waymo-2027-summer-intern-machine-learning-ms-phd-simulation-realism-world-model/

## About the role

Software Engineering builds the brains of Waymo's fully autonomous driving technology. Our software allows the Waymo Driver to perceive the world around it, make the right decision for every situation, and deliver people safely to their destinations. We think deeply and solve complex technical challenges in areas like robotics, perception, decision-making and deep learning, while collaborating with hardware and systems engineers. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Currently pursuing an MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Robotics, or a related field
- Solid background in deep learning and computer vision, with hands-on experience in modern generative modeling (e.g., diffusion models, flow matching, VAEs, or transformers)
- Strong coding skills in Python and practical experience training and debugging models in PyTorch or JAX

Tags: Pipeline (N/A)

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