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

Job description

Job 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.

Job requirements

• 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).