AI Autonomous Driving Verification & Validation Intern - Summer 2027 - Santa Clara, CA
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.3 days ago
Santa Clara, CA, USAIntern
Responsibilities
- Design and execute simulation-based tests for AI-powered autonomous driving systems.
- Develop data-driven tools, performance metrics, and analysis workflows to evaluate autonomous system behavior and reliability.
- Apply artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to automate testing, validation, and performance monitoring.
- Analyze large-scale driving datasets to investigate system performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with engineers and researchers to support safe, robust, and scalable autonomous driving solutions.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a master’s or PhD program in Computer Science, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong foundation in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data-driven systems development.
- Experience designing experiments, conducting research, analyzing data, and communicating technical findings.
- Proficiency in Python and modern machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
- Familiarity with simulation environments, autonomous systems, robotics, or advanced driver assistance technologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for evaluating complex system performance.
- Interest in autonomous systems, simulation-based testing, safety validation, and end-to-end AI driving solutions.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative research and development environment.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0; an official or unofficial transcript is required during the application process.
- Ability to perform work onsite at Franklin, TN.
Benefits
- Full-time, 12-week Summer 2027 internship program.
- Professional training and development through innovation offerings, seminars, learning platforms, and leadership trainings.
- Opportunities to participate in Business Synergy Teams and employee relationship groups.
- Work arrangement and location are stated as Santa Clara, CA, with an onsite-work requirement listed for Franklin, TN.
- Employment is contingent on successful drug and background screenings.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Nissan uses E-Verify.
About Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. designs, manufactures, and sells passenger cars, SUVs, light commercial vehicles, and EVs under the Nissan and INFINITI brands, plus captive financing and after-sales services. Founded in 1933 and headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, it operates globally and is publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Nissan is a core member of the Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance, collaborating on platforms and electrification.