2026 Summer Intern, MS/PhD, Compute, Compiler jobs in United States
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Waymo · 1 month ago

2026 Summer Intern, MS/PhD, Compute, Compiler

positionMountain View, CA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$60/hr - $60/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. They are seeking interns to partner with leaders in the industry on impactful projects related to compiler design and performance analysis for custom silicon.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensorTransportation
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Responsibilities

Design and implement compiler passes for custom silicon
Design and implement efficient firmware libraries for memory management
Measure and analyze performance on either simulator or silicon
Integrate the solution into production grade memory allocator for custom silicon

Qualification

C/C++ programmingCompiler principlesComputer architecturePerformance analysisOptimization skillsNeural networksRISC-V vector extension

Required

C/C++ programming skills
Knowledge of compiler principles
Knowledge of modern computer architecture
Performance analysis and optimization skills

Preferred

Experience with compilers for neural networks
Knowledge of deep neural network
Experience with RISC-V vector extension

Benefits

Participate in the Company’s generous benefits programs, subject to eligibility requirements

Company

Waymo

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Waymo is a mobility technology company that improves transportation by developing self-driving solutions for travelers and daily commuters. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
dateFounded in 2009
location
Mountain View, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://waymo.com

H1B Sponsorship

Waymo has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$11.1B
Key Investors
Alphabet
2024-07-23Series C· $5.6B
2021-06-16Series B· $2.5B
2020-05-12Series A· $750M

Leadership Team

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Tekedra Mawakana
Co-Chief Executive Officer
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Annabel Chang
Head of State Policy & Government Relations
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