Waymo · 1 month ago
Sr Software Engineer, Linux Kernel
Mountain View, California, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$204K/yr - $259K/yr
3+ years expWaymo is an autonomous driving technology company focused on improving mobility and safety through its self-driving solutions. The Sr Software Engineer will join the System Software Team to develop and maintain the Linux-based Telematics unit, ensuring reliable data flow and connectivity for autonomous vehicles.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensorTransportation
Responsibilities
Work on a small team of System Software and Linux Kernel Engineers to design, develop, and deploy production-grade system software components for driverless vehicles, from initial prototyping through launch
Maintain and upgrade the operating system of the Telematics unit, including Linux kernel, device drivers, and core OS services
Design and implement robust, high-performance networking solutions, focusing on reliable data transfer over wifi and cellular modems
Design and implement comprehensive testing methodology and infrastructure to ensure the reliability and security of low-level software and seamless deployment of updates across the fleet
Collaborate effectively with hardware partners (SoC vendors, ODMs) and internal engineering teams to tackle ambiguous, cross-disciplinary system challenges
Contribute to the design and implementation of depot network topologies for efficient vehicle servicing
Qualification
Required
BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Proficiency in C and C++ is required
3+ years of experience developing, debugging, and deploying software in a Linux environment
A strong understanding of the IP-based networking stack and experience with its configuration and debugging in a Linux context
Preferred
Experience with Embedded Linux build systems such as Yocto or Buildroot
Experience in Linux kernel and device driver development
Working knowledge of Wi-Fi (especially in congested environments), cellular and Bluetooth protocols
Working knowledge of hardware bring-up and debugging, including the ability to read schematics/datasheets and use common tools (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers)
Experience building and maintaining testing infrastructure for OS, kernel, and other low-level code, including HIL testing stations
Experience successfully collaborating with diverse industry partners (CM, ODM, OEM, or ISV)
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
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Co-Chief Executive Officer
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