Waymo · 1 month ago
Systems Test Engineer, Sensing
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$196K/yr - $248K/yr
8+ years expWaymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. They are looking for a Systems Test Engineer in Sensing to own sensor verification and validation activities, design and execute automated tests, and communicate results through technical reports and presentations.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensorTransportation
Responsibilities
Own a significant portion of the sensor (lidar, camera, radar) verification and validation activities to support qualification of fully autonomous operations, for both recurring software releases and new hardware prototypes
Design, execute and debug automated tests across multiple platforms to verify sensing requirements, expose issues, and identify root causes
Work with systems engineers, systems test engineers, software engineers, hardware engineers and external vendor teams to strategize on, create, standardize and optimize automated testing methodologies supporting periodic onboard software deployment
Write reusable, high quality, sensor data analysis and test automation software (Python and/or C++)
Develop cohesive verification and validation plans, including test plans
Analyze test data and communicate the results in technical reports and presentations
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in physics, engineering, or other technical field OR equivalent practical experience
An advanced degree OR 8 years of equivalent practical experience
Experience analyzing data using Python or other high level language (e.g. Matlab, SQL, C++)
Experience in writing testable and maintainable software running in production level environment
Experience collaborating in projects with multiple non-colocated contributors and stakeholders
Experience with systems engineering verification and validation (V&V) methods
Preferred
V&V test campaign coordination and execution
Familiarity with robotics, sensing, optics, or perception technologies
Experience debugging complex systems
Experience with simulation-based testing
Experience with autonomous vehicles or other autonomous systems
Experience with technical program management
Benefits
Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program
Equity incentive plan
Generous Company benefits program
Company
Waymo
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.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.1BKey Investors
Alphabet
2024-07-23Series C· $5.6B
2021-06-16Series B· $2.5B
2020-05-12Series A· $750M
Leadership Team
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Co-Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Financial Officer
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