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Waymo · 1 month ago

Sr. Software Engineer, Backend Simulation Infrastructure

positionMountain View, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$204K/yr - $259K/yr
date5+ years exp

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to enhance the infrastructure for driving simulation technologies, focusing on backend web services and tools for system management.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensorTransportation
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Responsibilities

Improve backend web services that support simulations. This includes quota management, integration with systems that perform simulation preprocessing and postprocessing, and integration points with teams that rely on simulation results
Improve tools used by data center technicians to provision new systems and to manage systems that require maintenance. Improve visibility into onsite systems
Improve tools to manage colocated machines that control power and cooling for embedded hardware systems
Track and improve simulation efficiency

Qualification

C++PythonLinux systemsCI/CD toolsEmbedded systemsFleet orchestrationNetworking conceptsFilesystems conceptsSoft skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of experience delivering complex, production-quality web services
Proficiency in C++ and a scripting language like Python
Experience managing Linux systems

Preferred

Master's degree in computer science or equivalent practical experience
Experience driving change in very large codebases
Experience with software that works with embedded systems
Familiarity with ansible or a similar fleet orchestration tool
Familiarity with operating systems concepts like networking and filesystems
Proficiency in CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab)

Benefits

Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program
Equity incentive plan
Generous Company benefits program

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
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https://waymo.com

H1B Sponsorship

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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

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Tekedra Mawakana
Co-Chief Executive Officer
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Elisa de Martel
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