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Staff Software Engineer, TLM, Quantitative Evaluations

WaymoSan Francisco, CA, USA; Mountain View, CA, USASimulation (7XW)
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Salary
$251K — $310K USD
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Senior · 5+ yrs
Posted
6 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Waymo seeks a Staff Software Engineer, TLM, Quantitative Evaluations in San Francisco or Mountain View to lead a technical team focused on autonomous vehicle performance measurement. This hybrid position suits an experienced engineering professional with a strong background in quantitative software development and technical leadership.

Role Overview

The Planner Evaluation team handles core challenges in autonomous driving by measuring and enhancing onboard software quality. Operating on a hybrid schedule, the technical lead manager directs initiatives related to driving quality metrics, robustness testing, and performance characterization using simulation and real-world data.

Key Responsibilities

Direct a team of software engineers building driving quality metrics and robustness measurements through machine learning, statistics, and algorithms.
Establish long-term strategy, roadmaps, and execution plans moving from ambiguous requirements to impactful deliverables.
Utilize simulation tools and analyze real-world driving logs to evaluate vehicle performance.
Promote code health and adherence to engineering best practices within a complex codebase.
Partner with engineers, data scientists, statisticians, and leadership to deliver evaluation products that facilitate data-driven decisions.

Requirements

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Statistics, Physics, Math, or another quantitative discipline.
Five or more years of professional software engineering experience.
Proven technical leadership capability in establishing vision, strategy, and priorities.
Practical proficiency in C++ or Python within a production setting.
Effective technical communication and teamwork skills.

Nice to Have

Two or more years of direct team management experience.
Professional C++ coding background.
Prior involvement with machine learning.
Background working with A/B testing infrastructure.
Familiarity with ad-hoc data analysis utilizing SQL.
Previous experience within the autonomous vehicle industry.

Skills and Tools

C++
Python
SQL
Machine Learning
Simulation Tools
A/B Experiment Infrastructure

Salary and Benefits

The expected base salary range spans from $251,000 to $310,000 USD, with final compensation determined by 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 comprehensive benefits package.

About the Company

Waymo operates as an autonomous driving technology company dedicated to establishing the Waymo Driver as a trusted automated driving system. Originating in 2009 as the Google Self-Driving Car Project, the organization focuses on improving transportation access and reducing traffic accidents through autonomous ride-hail services and multi-platform applications.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application directly on the official Waymo careers page.

Skills and tech stack

C++PythonSQL

Questions candidates ask

What locations are available for this position?

The role is based in San Francisco, CA, and Mountain View, CA, operating on a hybrid work schedule.

What is the salary range for this role?

The expected base salary range is between $251,000 and $310,000 USD.

What educational background is required?

Applicants must hold a Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Statistics, Physics, Math, or another quantitative field.

How many years of experience are needed?

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in software engineering.

What programming languages are required?

Proficiency in C++ or Python in a production environment is required.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Waymo careers page.

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