Waymo
2027 Summer Intern, MS/PhD, Sensor Performance Engineer Intern
Mountain View, CA, USA +1 · Internship · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Location
- Mountain View, CA, USA
Mountain View, California, United States - Education
- Currently enrolled in an MS or PhD program in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
About the job
Analyze sensor data, design validation experiments, and develop performance metrics for automotive lidar systems.
What you'll do
- Process and analyze complex sensor datasets to extract insights.
- Design and execute experiments for validation and testing; develop performance metrics and streamline processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project goals.
What they ask for
- Currently enrolled in an MS or PhD program in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- EE- or physics-based experimental design.
- Modeling and rapid prototyping of complex hardware.
- Evaluate performance metrics and experimental results; automate using Python, SQL, and scripting.
Nice to have
- Advanced filtering, algorithm design, and data extraction.
- Experience with LiDAR, radar, camera, or perception hardware; clear technical communication.
Pay
$70—$70 USD hourly rate, base pay (Masters); $85—$85 USD hourly rate, base pay (PhD)
Tools
Python, SQL, LiDAR, radar, camera
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