Staff Software Engineer, Collision Avoidance Testing
Waymo · Mountain View, Ca, USA;San Francisco, Ca, USA · Mountain View (US-MTV-EMF680)
CHECKED 5H AGO
Roboticsonsitestaff$251k–$310k
At a glance
Highlights
- Architect scalable testing systems for autonomous vehicle collision avoidance.
- Integrate state-of-the-art simulation tech into collision avoidance testing.
- Blend software and hardware systems to keep autonomous passengers safe.
What they offer
- Discretionary annual bonus program
- Equity incentive plan
- Generous Company benefits program
Ideal candidate
Seasoned technical leader passionate about autonomous safety and scalable system design who mentors others and drives cross-team strategy to deliver results.
Requirements
- BS in Computer Science or related field
- 10+ years of experience in Software Engineering
- Demonstrated ability to design robust, scalable, and maintainable software architectures and APIs
- Strong C++ and Python coding skills
- Technical leadership skills with ability to drive strategy, influence across teams, and mentor engineers
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related field (preferred)
- Experience in autonomous vehicles or robotics (preferred)
- Experience with simulation systems (preferred)
Lab profile
About Waymo
Autonomous driving technology company building the Waymo Driver for fully autonomous ride-hailing.
What they build
- Waymo Driver
- Fully autonomous ride-hail service
Known for
- Large-scale driving simulation
- Simulation realism
- Quantitative evaluations
- Onboard autonomy models
Key facts
- Founded in 2009
- Started as the Google Self-Driving Car Project