Software Engineer (API, C++) Full Time

Waymo is a pioneering autonomous driving technology company dedicated to transforming mobility and enhancing safety on the roads. Established in 2009 as the Google Self-Driving Car Project, Waymo has evolved into a leader in developing the world’s most trusted driver—the Waymo Driver. With a mission to improve access to mobility while saving lives, Waymo has driven over 100 million miles on public roads and completed more than ten million rider-only trips, supported by extensive simulation and real-world testing across more than 15 states in the U.S. The company’s innovative approach integrates advanced AI, robotics, and engineering to create reliable, high-performance autonomous vehicles applicable across various platforms and use cases.

About The Role

As a Software Engineer within the Reasoning Foundations Team at Waymo, you will play a crucial role in building and maintaining the horizontal technologies that have a broad impact across the organization. Your primary focus will be on the Driving Logic Capabilities, developing interfaces, infrastructure, and shared technologies used by the Planner Reasoning module to solve behavioral problems onboard the vehicle. This hybrid role reports to a Lead Software Engineer and offers the opportunity to directly influence the performance and scalability of the Waymo Driver as it expands into new markets. You will collaborate with over 100 engineers, enhancing onboard software development workflows, evolving system architecture, and establishing clear interfaces and debugging processes to support continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of professional Software Engineering experience
• Proficiency in C++ programming language
• Strong understanding of operating systems concepts including memory management, concurrency, and scheduling
• Passion for engineering high-performance, reliable systems, with a focus on interface design and infrastructure development
• Experience in robotics or related domains is preferred
• Knowledge of real-time, highly reliable system design is a plus
• Ability to solve ambiguous problems at the intersection of technology and product development

Responsibilities

• Own and enhance the onboard infrastructure used by a large engineering organization to improve the Waymo Driver
• Enable efficient workflows across the full development cycle, from problem identification to tooling iteration and regression monitoring
• Develop and evolve onboard architecture, creating high-quality interfaces that support system scalability
• Take ownership of foundational reasoning data structures, leveraging robotics and computational geometry expertise
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions that improve system performance and reliability
• Establish development processes and debugging workflows to streamline onboard software development

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $175,000 to $215,000 USD, commensurate with experience and location
• Participation in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program
• Eligibility for equity incentive plans
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a leading autonomous vehicle company
• Flexible hybrid work environment to support work-life balance

Equal Opportunity

Waymo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our mission of making transportation safer and more accessible for all.