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Waymo · 2 months 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 mature the infrastructure supporting their driving simulation technologies, focusing on improving backend web services and tools used for system management and simulation efficiency.

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 drive improvements to simulation efficiency

Qualification

C++PythonLinux systems managementWeb services developmentEmbedded systemsAnsibleOperating systems 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 interfaces with embedded systems
Familiarity with ansible or a similar fleet orchestration tool
Familiarity with operating systems concepts like networking and filesystems

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
web-link
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

Leadership Team

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Tekedra Mawakana
Co-Chief Executive Officer
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Elisa de Martel
Chief Financial Officer
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