Waymo

Waymo

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Software Engineer

Posted Oct 20, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Software Engineering & IT Software Engineering
Salary
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Location
Mountain View, California, United States N/A, California, United States
Employment
Full-time
Experience
Position requires 3 years of experience in the following: 
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or a related field and 5 years of progressive...

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Role Summary

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The Software Engineer designs, develops, and deploys data pipeline, storage, and query infrastructure for autonomous-driving training and evaluation. The role also maintains and improves large-scale systems and works with cross-functional teams on data solutions.

What You'll Do

  • Write testable and maintainable code and participate in peer code reviews.
  • Improve existing systems for performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Monitor system health, resolve issues, and provide technical support to internal users.
  • Collaborate with data scientists, product managers, and engineers on data solutions supporting simulation, planning, perception, and...

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Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field with 5 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience, or a master’s degree in one of those fields with 3 years of experience. Also requires 3 years of experience with data structures and algorithms, backend systems and infrastructure for large-scale applications, distributed systems and data processing frameworks, high-volume data pipelines, C++, Java, or Python, and SQL queries for relational databases and data retrieval.

Original job description

Content provided by the employer

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.

You will:

  • Design, develop, and deploy data pipeline, storage, and query infrastructure supporting autonomous driving training and evaluation; 
  • Write high-quality, testable, and maintainable code to ensure robust software performance;
  • Participate in peer code reviews to uphold engineering standards and drive continuous improvement in development practices; 
  • Enhance existing systems for greater performance, scalability, and reliability across large-scale applications; 
  • Monitor system health and proactively resolve issues while providing technical support to internal users; and 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, product managers, and engineers to align data solutions with simulation, planning, perception, and commercialization needs.

You have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or a related field and 5 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or or in a Software Engineering related occupation. Alternatively, the employer will accept a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or a related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or in a Software Engineering related occupation. 
  • Position requires 3 years of experience in the following: 
    • data structures and algorithms to optimize backend software performance and efficiency; 
    • backend systems and infrastructures for large-scale software applications; 
    • large-scale distributed systems and data processing frameworks; 
    • data processing frameworks to handle high-volume data pipelines; 
    • C++, Java, or Python; and 
    • SQL queries for relational database management and data retrieval.

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. 

Salary Range
$205,000 - $215,000 USD
 
Position reports to the Waymo office & may allow for a hybrid schedule per Waymo policy.
 
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About the company

Waymo

Large Enterprise

Waymo is a leading autonomous driving technology company, originally a part of Google's parent company Alphabet Inc. Established in 2009, Waymo focuses on developing self-driving cars and innovative transportation solutions designed to enhance mobility and safety on the roads. By employing advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms, the company aims to revolutionize personal and shared transportation, making it more accessible and efficient. Waymo's efforts contribute significantly to the future of autonomous vehicles and the ongoing shift towards smart transportation systems.