Waymo · 1 day ago
Sr Systems Engineer, Android Automotive
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$204K/yr - $259K/yr
3+ years expWaymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. They are seeking an experienced Android System Software Engineer to develop the In-Vehicle Infotainment platform for their next-generation System-on-Chip, focusing on low-level OS fundamentals and embedded software.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensorTransportation
Responsibilities
System Bring-up & Integration: Implement and integrate low-level software, including bootloader configuration, device trees, and kernel porting during the initial hardware bring-up phase
OS/Kernel Development & Optimization: Customize, optimize, and debug the Linux Kernel and relevant parts of the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) for the partner SOC, ensuring robust and efficient operation
Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) Implementation: Develop and maintain reliable Vendor HALs to interface the unique in-house hardware IP (e.g., security modules, power management units, display controllers) with the Android framework
Performance Engineering: Drive system-level performance optimization, including boot time reduction, scheduling tuning, thermal management, and power efficiency based on the SOC's specific architecture
Ambiguity Resolution: Proactively manage and clarify technical requirements for features that are still actively being defined internally, rapidly documenting and stabilizing interfaces for the broader software team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical field
Minimum 3+ years of professional software development experience, with a focus on embedded systems, low-level Android, or OS development
Strong working knowledge of the Linux Kernel (e.g., device drivers, memory management, IPC, scheduling) and embedded operating systems concepts
Proven ability to read hardware specifications (datasheets, block diagrams) and effectively communicate software requirements, providing constructive technical feedback on hardware design choices
Proficiency in C/C++ is essential, along with experience in scripting languages (Python/Shell) for tooling and automation
Hands-on experience modifying, debugging, and building AOSP, including familiarity with Android HALs, Treble/VNDK, and system debugging tools
Demonstrated ability to thrive in an environment where technical specifications are evolving, requiring proactive problem-solving and definition of solutions
Preferred
Direct experience developing or integrating systems using Android Automotive OS or Android for embedded/IVI environments
Experience with system security fundamentals, particularly implementing or debugging secure boot and trusted execution environments (TEEs)
Experience with system-level virtualization technologies (e.g., KVM, hypervisors, secure separation) for embedded or automotive platforms
Experience with audio stacks (e.g., ALSA, Audio HAL, Android AudioFlinger) or visual/graphics stacks (e.g., SurfaceFlinger, V-sync, display pipelines)
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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$11.1BKey Investors
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2024-07-23Series C· $5.6B
2021-06-16Series B· $2.5B
2020-05-12Series A· $750M
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