Staff Software Enigineer, Planner, Route and Motion Generation

14 hours, 59 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Software Development

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

Description

  • Work with a team focused on ensuring the car’s behavior is safe, dynamically feasible, reliable, and comfortable in uncertain environments.
  • Design, implement, and improve high-performance onboard routing algorithms for Waymo vehicles.
  • Collaborate with other Waymo teams, including Planner, TaaS, Pullover, and Offboard, to improve routing decisions.
  • Contribute to the full software development lifecycle from ideation and design through implementation, testing, deployment, and monitoring.

Requirements

  • BS in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, a similar technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Proficiency in C++ programming and experience writing production-quality code.
  • Strong software architecture skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with ambiguity.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team and with cross-functional partners.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Machine Learning, or a related technical field is preferred.
  • Knowledge of search algorithms or optimization techniques is preferred.
  • Experience with robotics, autonomous vehicles, or geospatial systems is preferred.
  • Experience with Python and SQL for data analysis is preferred.
  • Familiarity with machine learning concepts and applying ML techniques to real-world problems is preferred.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $238,000 to $302,000 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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