Sr. Staff Software Engineer, Fleet Orchestration, TLM

Highlights

• Lead Fleet Orchestration Core, source of truth for vehicle task assignments.
• Define vision for centralized platform managing offboard driving behavior.
• Scale mission-critical systems powering Waymo's fully autonomous ride-hail fleet.

What they offer

• Discretionary annual bonus program
• Equity incentive plan
• Generous Company benefits program

Ideal candidate

An engineering leader who thrives mentoring high-caliber teams and setting technical vision for complex, large-scale platforms. You care deeply about reliability, safety, and cross-functional alignment in ambiguous, fast-scaling environments.

Requirements

• BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
• 10+ years of software engineering experience in backend infrastructure, distributed systems, and C++
• 5+ years of experience in engineering management, leading and growing high-performing teams
• Proven ability to drive technical strategy and architecture for complex, large-scale systems
• Track record of building alignment across cross-functional engineering and product organizations while navigating complex, ambiguous technical environments
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills