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Job description
Waymo is hiring a Senior Software Engineer, Chassis — a full-time, based in San Francisco, CA role ($213k–$263k). Apply directly on Waymo's careers page below.
Senior Software Engineer, Chassis
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA
Department: CSI (7LV)
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.
The Chassis Team is responsible for horizontal infrastructure that underpins all Commercialization systems. This includes:
- Critical backend systems - the platforms that power everything from trip matching to depot automation
- Horizontal functionality - eg. world simulation for regression testing and evaluation purposes
We are looking for someone who is solution-oriented. You will work on cross-cutting problems that require cross-team collaboration, both technically (mobile app, cloud backends, and the Waymo Driver) and functionally (operations, product, legal, partnerships, policy & privacy) to develop and deliver business critical infrastructure.
In this hybrid role, you will report to an Engineering Manager.
You will:
- Help build and evolve mission-critical horizontal infrastructure and tooling that underpins all commercialization systems
- Collaborate with other engineering teams to develop systems and processes as business needs grow and evolve
- Scale our systems to meet the demands of commercial expansion and growing complexity
- Solve hard, real-world problems such as world simulation for regression testing and evaluation of software services managing fleets for autonomous vehicles
You have:
- BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
- 3+ years of backend or infrastructure experience
We prefer:
- Experience with C++
- Experience working in environments including nontechnical team members
- Experience with operations tooling, developer productivity, or developer tools
#LI-Hybrid
The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.
Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Senior Software Engineer, Chassis at Waymo?
The estimated salary range for Senior Software Engineer, Chassis at Waymo is $213,000 - $263,000 USD per year.
What skills are required for Senior Software Engineer, Chassis at Waymo?
The required skills for Senior Software Engineer, Chassis at Waymo include: C++, Backend, Infrastructure.
What is the seniority level for Senior Software Engineer, Chassis at Waymo?
Senior Software Engineer, Chassis at Waymo is a Senior level position.
How do I apply for Senior Software Engineer, Chassis at Waymo?
You can view the full description and apply for Senior Software Engineer, Chassis at Waymo on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/waymo-senior-software-engineer-chassis-fdws1.