Senior Software Engineer, Vehicle Interaction
About this role
Based in Mountain View, CA, the Senior Software Engineer, Vehicle Interaction position involves building machine learning models for autonomous vehicle navigation and suits software professionals with substantial C++ and ML experience. This hybrid role places the selected engineer within the Vehicle Interaction team to advance self-driving safety through advanced interaction policies and motion planning.
Role Overview
The Senior Software Engineer, Vehicle Interaction position at Waymo operates as a hybrid role based in Mountain View, CA, reporting to a Technical Lead Manager. The professional filling this position will focus on designing data-driven policies and integrating machine learning models into closed-loop simulation and production environments.
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Salary and Benefits
The expected base salary range spans from $213,000 to $263,000 USD, with actual pay depending on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, education, and skill level. Eligible employees may also participate in a discretionary annual bonus program, an equity incentive plan, and a company benefits program.
About the Company
Waymo operates as an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to build the world's most trusted driver. Originating as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, the organization develops the Waymo Driver to improve mobility access and reduce traffic fatalities across ride-hail services and multiple vehicle platforms.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply directly on the official Waymo careers page.
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Questions candidates ask
What is the location of the Senior Software Engineer, Vehicle Interaction role?
This hybrid role is based in Mountain View, CA, USA.
What is the salary range for this position?
The expected base salary range is between $213,000 and $263,000 USD.
What technical background is required?
Candidates need a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience, along with 5 or more years of software engineering experience developing high-performance C++ code and hands-on ML model building expertise.
Are benefits and bonuses offered?
Yes, employees are eligible for a discretionary annual bonus program, an equity incentive plan, and a company benefits program.