Perception Systems Engineering 2027 Summer Internship (Pedestrian Detection Precision)

Join Waymo, a leader in autonomous vehicle technology, for a summer internship focused on pedestrian detection precision. As an intern, you will work closely with industry leaders on impactful projects, gain valuable experience, and have the opportunity to expand your skill set. Responsibilities include determining and authoring requirements for detection models, collecting and analyzing data, running evaluations, and leveraging the evaluation framework to highlight areas for improvement. Enjoy a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health support, competitive compensation, and a hybrid work model.

• Déterminer et rédiger les exigences et les éléments de vérification pour les modèles de détection des piétons.
• Collecter et analyser des données à partir de journaux existants et/ou de tests structurés pour tester ces exigences.
• Exécuter des évaluations et trier les résultats pour suivre les performances et identifier les changements d'une version à l'autre.

• Software engineering fundamentals
• Familiarity with systems engineering, particularly the logical flow of requirements to tests
• Currently pursuing a PhD in a technical field, such as Engineering, Physics, CS, etc
• Understanding of the fundamentals of an autonomous vehicle stack, including the data pipeline from sensors to Perception
• Existing knowledge/skills/experience related to the autonomous vehicle industry or other similar forms of automation
• Experience handling large data sets/queries (e.g., SQL, Python) and/or automating test flows