2027 Summer Intern, BS/MS, Embedded, Software Engineer

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Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company building the Waymo Driver, its autonomous driving system. The Embedded Software Engineering intern will develop safety-critical C++ firmware and simulation tooling, contribute to hardware bring-up and validation, and analyze telemetry and simulation data while collaborating with embedded and systems engineers.

Responsibilities

Develop high-quality vertically-integrated C++ software systems (on-vehicle firmware and off-vehicle simulation/tooling) running at the edge of the Waymo driver Contribute directly to the bring-up, validation, and debugging of next-generation compute platforms, peripheral drivers, and hardware-software interfaces for new vehicle platforms Write robust unit tests (such as gTest) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) simulation fixtures to validate edge-case handling, system robustness, and fault containment Analyze field data logs, vehicle telemetry, and simulation results to identify root causes and improve firmware performance Participate in cross-functional engineering workflows, design discussions, and code reviews alongside experienced embedded and systems engineers

Qualifications: Enrolled in a BS or MS program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field Strong programming foundation in C or C++, with a solid understanding of data structures, pointers, and memory management High curiosity, a continuous learning mindset, and the enthusiasm to explore unfamiliar hardware architectures, tools, and codebases Demonstrated problem-solving ability, debugging skills, and comfort navigating ambiguity when working with evolving platforms or prototypes Familiarity with Linux development environments, command-line tools, and version control systems (e.g., Git) Embedded Systems and Real-Time Programming: Hands-on experience developing software for microcontrollers (such as ARM Cortex-M or Cortex-R), bare-metal environments, or RTOS with resource-constrained execution Hardware Bring-Up and Lab Debugging: Practical experience with board bring-up, hardware-software integration, and lab instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters Testing and Quality: Experience with C++ unit testing frameworks like Google Test (gTest) and test-driven development methodologies Open Source and Student Team Experience: Active involvement in collegiate engineering teams (such as Formula SAE, Formula Electric, Baja SAE, robotics clubs) or open-source projects demonstrating dedication to crafting high-quality modern C++ software Scripting and Tooling: Proficiency in Python for test automation, telemetry data analysis, or build scripting

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