Waymo · 2 months ago
Software Engineer Backend - Simulation
Mountain View
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$204K/yr - $259K/yr
5+ years expWaymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. The role involves designing and developing C++ software systems for the realistic world generation platform, collaborating with various engineering teams to enable critical milestones, and improving the platform's performance and reliability.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensorTransportation
Responsibilities
Design and develop C++ software systems and infrastructure for our realistic world generation platform and its integration in downstream Waymo applications
Work closely with simulation, onboard, system engineers and data science on features to enable critical Waymo milestones
Monitor and improve the performance, scalability, testing, and the reliability of the platform
Work with other engineers to design the long-term architecture of the system
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
Strong professional experience developing modern C++ production software
5+ years of solid coding and design skills
5+ years of experience with backend technologies, workflows, databases, and production monitoring
Ability to solve open-ended technical challenges
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Preferred
Working experience with ML and Generative AI models
Some experience with large-scale data processing using frameworks like Google Data Flow or Apache Beam
Experience with the release of software in a highly distributed heterogeneous execution environment
Some experience developing metrics
Experience with developing user-facing APIs and interfaces between different components
Benefits
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
Tekedra Mawakana
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Annabel Chang
Head of State Policy & Government Relations
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