2027 Summer Intern, PhD, Machine Learning, Computer Vision

About this role

Waymo seeks a PhD-level machine learning intern to work on perception foundation models for autonomous driving. You'll analyze deep multimodal models, validate performance on large-scale sensor datasets, and improve data quality through neural network training and data pipeline enhancement.

What you'll do

• Analyze and characterize internal feature representations of deep multimodal perception foundation models
• Validate model performance on autonomous vehicle sensor datasets and simulation environments
• Train, fine-tune, and evaluate deep neural networks to improve perception accuracy
• Inspect perception models to derive insights on data quality
• Implement or augment data pipelines to enhance data quality

What they're looking for

• Python programming
• Deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, JAX, or TensorFlow)
• Computer vision and multimodal perception
• Modern neural architectures (Vision Transformers, sensor encoders)
• Neural network training and fine-tuning
• Large-scale dataset handling
• 3D LiDAR and multi-camera perception systems
• Model evaluation and validation

Benefits

• Hybrid onsite internship in Mountain View, California
• Work on cutting-edge autonomous driving technology
• Mentorship from industry leaders
• Participation in company benefits programs
• Exposure to 100+ million miles of autonomous driving experience