About this role
Waymo needs a Senior Software Engineer to tackle rising operational costs and inefficiencies within its autonomous vehicle fleet response operations. The engineering team focuses on scaling the Waymo Driver to improve mobility and reduce traffic accidents across public roads and simulation environments.
This person will design architectural measures, collaborate with cross-functional groups to reduce operational workloads, and eliminate redundant manual tasks alongside onboard engineering teams. Success in this role requires a methodical, investigative approach to untangling complex distributed systems and a strong bias toward taking immediate action on optimization opportunities.
What you will do
- Design and implement software measures to increase efficiency and decrease costs within Fleet Response operations.
- Partner with internal teams to identify and reduce operational workloads.
- Research and generate ideas for new optimizations regarding the tasks operators perform.
- Collaborate with onboard engineering teams to deprecate unnecessary operational work.
- Contribute to cross-functional analysis and optimization initiatives.
- Improve regression detection and culprit-finding tools for changes affecting operational metrics.
What you need
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a similar technical field of study.
- Bring at least five years of industry experience navigating complex systems with distributed ownership.
- Demonstrate professional experience working with C++ or a related structured programming language.
- Approach new problems and unfamiliar codebases with a curious, investigative mindset and a bias toward action.
- Possess a strong ability to collaborate effectively with non-technical, cross-functional partners.
Nice to have
- Experience designing analytical frameworks to answer difficult product questions
- An innate desire to make things better and reject the status quo
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- 20 days of vacation per year
- Paid sick time and holidays
- Maternity leave and baby bonding leave
- Discretionary annual bonus program and equity incentive plan
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the expected salary range for this role?
The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is $213,000 to $263,000 USD. Actual starting pay is based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level.
Can this position be performed remotely?
Waymo may not be able to employ remotely in all US locations. Candidates should speak with their recruiter about their preferred location for remote work when beginning the interview process.
What benefits are included with employment?
Eligible US-based employees receive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) with company match. Additional benefits include paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and 13 paid holidays per year.