Senior Systems Integration Engineer
About this role
Waymo requires a Senior Systems Integration Engineer to bridge complex electrical, mechanical, and software domains in order to deliver reliable autonomous vehicle platforms. The Hardware Engineering team builds the sensors, compute hardware, and vehicle integrations that function as the eyes and ears of the autonomous driving technology. Daily responsibilities involve driving end-to-end integration, leading multidisciplinary root-cause investigations, and standardizing subsystem requirements.
Candidates joining the team will coordinate closely with manufacturing partners and direct technical engagements to ensure robust system delivery. A successful professional in this function combines a strong background in hardware-software integration with clear cross-functional leadership and hands-on prototyping expertise.
What you will do
- Drive end-to-end software, electrical, and mechanical integration and bring-up of novel autonomous vehicle platform architectures and critical sub-systems.
- Lead root-cause investigation and resolution of complex multidisciplinary issues spanning autonomous systems and base vehicle chassis components.
- Define, own, and standardize requirements and interface definitions across subsystems while architecting rigorous validation experiments and test workstreams.
- Direct technical engagements and strategic alignment with key vendor and manufacturing partners to ensure robust system delivery and manufacturability.
What you need
- Hold a BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or possess equivalent practical engineering experience.
- Bring 8 or more years of industry experience designing, deploying, and supporting complex, production-grade hardware and software systems in high-velocity tech environments.
- Demonstrate broad and deep multidisciplinary expertise across electrical, mechanical, and software domains with the ability to quickly master emerging technical domains.
- Exhibit extensive hands-on experience architecting bring-up procedures, assembling prototypes, and debugging complex distributed electromechanical and compute systems.
- Provide documented technical leadership with strong cross-functional communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Show proficiency in an object-oriented programming language applied to system tooling, diagnostics, or automation.
Nice to have
- In-depth architectural understanding of autonomous vehicle systems, including sensor suites, compute platforms, power distribution, harness design, chassis communications (CAN/Ethernet), vehicle actuation, and drive-by-wire controls.
- Deep familiarity with modern automotive mechanical, electrical, and functional safety (ISO 26262) architectures and vehicle control systems.
- Advanced working proficiency with C/C++ and Python for test automation, diagnostic development, and system analysis.
- Mastery of laboratory diagnostics and prototyping equipment, including high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, DMMs, protocol analyzers, and specialized hand tools.
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus program
- Equity incentive plan
- Generous company benefits program
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the remote work policy?
This role follows a hybrid work schedule and requires approximately 10% travel to vendor and Waymo manufacturing and service facilities.
What is the salary range for the role?
The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is $196,000 — $242,000 USD, with actual starting pay based on job-related factors such as exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level.
Who does the role report to?
This position reports to the Systems Integration Manager.