2027 Summer Intern, MS/PhD, Quantitative UX Researcher, Growth/International Expansion

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company developing technology to improve access to mobility and safety. The Quantitative UX Researcher Intern will support survey research, data analysis, market segmentation, localization strategy, and communication of quantitative insights for international expansion in London and Tokyo.

What you'll do:

• Assist in the design, programming, and launching of surveys to potential users in London and Tokyo to understand travel behaviors, price sensitivity, feature preferences, and perceptions of autonomous vehicles
• Analyze survey data and publicly available datasets to identify key market segments and growth opportunities
• Support quantitative analysis of user feedback from early engagement programs or market simulations
• Conduct comparative analyses of quantitative data across London, Tokyo, and existing US markets to inform localization strategies
• Synthesize and visualize quantitative findings into clear reports and presentations for cross-functional partners in Product, Marketing, and Operations

What they're looking for:

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program (Master's or PhD) in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Marketing, or a related quantitative field
• Strong understanding of quantitative research methods, statistical analysis, and survey design
• Proficiency in programming languages used for data manipulation and statistics (e.g., R, Python, SQL) to query and analyze user-level observational data
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to present quantitative data clearly to stakeholders
• Demonstrated interest in international markets, cultural differences, and global product localization
• Experience conducting cross-cultural survey research or international comparative analyses
• Experience analyzing large-scale public datasets or early-stage product engagement data

Benefits:

• Interns are also eligible to participate in the Company’s generous benefits programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Hybrid onsite internship position