2027 Summer Intern, BS, SysEng Software Engineer

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company developing the Waymo Driver and related mobility applications. The Systems Engineering team seeks a summer intern to design, implement, and test software infrastructure, automation tooling, and data workflows for Hardware-in-the-Loop benches and simulation platforms.

What you'll do:

• Design, implement, and test software infrastructure, test runners, and tooling (in C++ and Python) to scale test execution on HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) benches and simulation platforms
• Collaborate with Systems and Test Engineers to understand requirements, workflows, and pain points in test automation, triage, and release qualification
• Build automated pipelines and data workflows to streamline failure triaging, regression testing, and qualification reporting
• Author technical design documents and user guides, and lead technical demos or workshops to onboard engineers to newly developed automation capabilities

What they're looking for:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field
• Proficiency in software development using C++
• Solid foundation in core computer science concepts (data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design)
• Familiarity with software testing fundamentals and methodologies (unit testing, integration testing, regression testing)
• Proficiency in software development using Python
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test platforms, embedded systems, or hardware/software integration
• Experience developing test automation frameworks, developer tooling, or CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with Protocol Buffers (protobuf), declarative configuration frameworks, or RPC systems
• Strong written/verbal communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Benefits:

• Hybrid onsite internship position