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Sr Systems Engineer, Android Automotive

1 month, 3 weeks ago
United States
Full-time
Mid Level
Systems Engineer
DevOps and Infrastructure
C C++ Embedded Systems Python
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Waymo

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company building the Waymo Driver and operating Waymo One, its fully autonomous ride-hailing service.

Autonomous vehicles, robotics, AI, ride-hailing / mobility tech
Founded 2009
$21600M raised
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Description

  • Implement and integrate low-level software during hardware bring-up, including bootloader configuration, device trees, and kernel porting.
  • Customize, optimize, and debug the Linux kernel and relevant parts of AOSP for the partner SoC.
  • Develop and maintain vendor HALs to connect in-house hardware IP with the Android framework.
  • Drive system-level performance optimization for boot time, scheduling, thermal management, and power efficiency.
  • Proactively clarify evolving technical requirements and document stable interfaces for the broader software team.
  • Collaborate with hardware, compute, sensor, perception, behavior, and machine learning teams on system integration and performance.
  • Support full-system debugging and performance analysis across low-level software and infrastructure.
  • Read hardware specifications and provide technical feedback on hardware design choices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
  • 3+ years of professional software development experience focused on embedded systems, low-level Android, or OS development.
  • Strong working knowledge of Linux kernel fundamentals, including device drivers, memory management, IPC, and scheduling.
  • Proven ability to read hardware specifications such as datasheets and block diagrams and communicate software requirements effectively.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and experience with scripting languages such as Python or Shell for tooling and automation.
  • Hands-on experience modifying, debugging, and building AOSP, including familiarity with Android HALs, Treble/VNDK, and system debugging tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in an environment where technical specifications are evolving and solutions must be defined proactively.
  • Preferred experience with Android Automotive OS or Android for embedded/IVI environments.
  • Preferred experience with secure boot and trusted execution environments (TEEs).
  • Preferred experience with system-level virtualization technologies such as KVM, hypervisors, or secure separation for embedded or automotive platforms.
  • Preferred experience with audio stacks such as ALSA, Audio HAL, or Android AudioFlinger, or visual/graphics stacks such as SurfaceFlinger, V-sync, or display pipelines.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $204,000 to $259,000 USD.
  • Eligibility for Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program.
  • Eligibility for Waymo’s equity incentive plan.
  • Access to Waymo’s generous company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

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