Waymo · 7 hours ago
Software Engineer, Motion Controls
Mountain View, CA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$204K/yr - $259K/yr
4+ years expWaymo is an autonomous driving technology company focused on building the Waymo Driver to improve mobility and save lives. They are seeking a Software Engineer in Motion Controls to architect, implement, and validate control and estimation algorithms for safe vehicle movement, while also developing C++ software for autonomous vehicle control.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TransportationAutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensor
Responsibilities
Architect, implement, and validate control and estimation algorithms that ensure safe and comfortable movement of the Waymo Driver
Engineer mission-critical C++ software on-vehicle to ensure reliable autonomous vehicle control
Build tools in Python and C++ to simulate and analyze vehicle performance
Extract actionable insights from complex field data and simulations, presenting high-impact findings to diverse, cross-functional stakeholders
Drive cross-functional innovation by reviewing motion planning designs, establishing safety requirements, and spearheading rapid prototyping initiatives
Qualification
Required
A degree in Engineering with a specialized focus on Control or Estimation, or equivalent practical expertise in the field
Over 4 years of experience deploying production-grade automotive control algorithms in C++, with a background in autonomous systems or advanced ADAS
Deep understanding of vehicle dynamics and control
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred
Advanced proficiency in Python and/or SQL for data-driven development
Direct experience engineering safety-critical systems where reliability is paramount
A portfolio of open-source contributions that showcase a commitment to writing elegant, high-quality C++ software
Versatility across various control methodologies, including Optimal Control, MPC, Sliding Mode, PID, and Successive Loop Closure
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
$27.1BKey Investors
Alphabet,Dragoneer Investment Group,DST Global,Sequoia CapitalAlphabetFidelity,Perry Creek Capital,T. Rowe Price
2026-02-02Series D· $16B
2024-07-23Series C· $5.6B
2021-06-16Series B· $2.5B
Leadership Team
Tekedra Mawakana
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Annabel Chang
Director of U.S. State and Local Public Policy and Political Campaigns
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