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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.

Hardware Engineering is a diverse, innovative, and collaborative group of electrical, mechanical, reliability, software and vehicle engineers. We design, build, and perfect the products which are the eyes and ears of Waymo's autonomous driving technology, and integrate those products into vehicle platforms. This role is to take us further into the future of custom vehicle development for optimized customer experiences.

This role follows a hybrid work scheduling and you will report to a Director, Concepts and Pre Program Development.

You will:

Work with Waymo’s Product, Design, Systems, and Attribute Teams to develop package targets and vehicle layouts for new vehicle platforms centered around AV and TaaS
Develop platform concepts and solutions that enable multiple vehicle layouts to be delivered on a common platform
Partner with Systems and Attribute Teams to resolve conflicting technical requirements, leveraging CAD geometry and section analysis to propose balanced sub-system solutions
Communicate layouts and targets to external OEM partners using 3D geometry and CAD sections, pushing them to deliver innovative solutions tailored to Waymo's needs
Drive Executive Leadership Team (ELT) alignment on new vehicle concepts through compelling presentations and physical mockups

You have:

10+ years of experience in Automotive Engineering and Product Development
5+ years experience working in vehicle architecture and complete vehicle layout
Proven ability to create and negotiate targets and requirements with OEMs and partner companies/suppliers
Experience communicating with clarity and capability when interfacing with Directors and VPs
Ability to work in an ambiguous world and find a path forward to resolve seemingly conflicting requirements
Proficiency in using Catia or similar 3D CAD to develop concepts and build models

We prefer:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s degree preferred)
Experience in non-traditional mobility sectors outside the personal car ownership model (e.g., TaaS, shared mobility
Background working across multiple OEMs, bringing a broad perspective on diverse Product Development methodologies
Experience in occupant package and vehicle layouts tailored specifically to electric vehicles (EV's)
Knowledge of the Autonomous Vehicle sector and how it is shaping future mobility

Travel requirements

Global travel required for on-site OEM engagements (10%)
Occasional travel to other Waymo locations, suppliers, and service providers on an as-needed basis (10%)

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

$230,000—$284,000 USD

Listed by Waymo for a position based in the United States. Employers on this board attest they are hiring domestically.

Engineering

47 days ago

Sr. Staff TLM, Fleet Orchestration Core

Waymo · Mountain View, CA, United States

Pay

$298k–368k

Setting

On-site

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Why Waymo Working at Waymo Teams Early careers How we hire Open roles Visit Waymo.com Sr | Staff Software Engineer, Fleet Orchestration, TLM MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES | SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES FULL-TIME SOFTWARE ENGINEERING 4879 Apply now Add to favorites View favorites 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: Lead a high-caliber team: Manage and mentor a 7-member engineering team (including L5 Senior and L6 Staff engineers), fostering a culture of technical excellence, operational rigor, and psychological safety. Architect mission-critical platforms: Oversee the architecture and evolution of Fleet Orchestration Core systems, which serve as the source of truth for all vehicle task assignments and execution across Waymo's autonomous fleet. Create the vision: Drive the technical vision, strategy, and roadmap for the centralized platform managing offboard driving behavior, ensuring high reliability, safety, and efficiency for Waymo's fleet, while reliabily enforcing safety invariants and keeping pace with rapid fleet scaling. Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate closely with Product Management, Operations, Data Science, SRE, and other engineering teams to define requirements and deliver impactful solutions. Scale and reliability: Foster a culture of engineering excellence, focusing on system reliability, scalability, and continuous improvement. You have: BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience. 10+ years of software engineering experience in backend infrastructure, distributed systems, and C++. 5+ years of experience in engineering management, leading and growing high-performing teams. Proven ability to drive technical strategy and architecture for complex, large-scale systems. Track record of building alignment across cross-functional engineering and product organizations while navigating complex, ambiguous technical environments. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. We prefer: MS or PhD in Computer Science or a related field. Domain knowledge in fleet management, ride-hailing/delivery logistics, supply optimization, or autonomous vehicle systems. Experience with Google/Waymo core infrastructure (e.g., Spanner, Flume, Borg, Protocol Buffers, Conductor/Viceroy). 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 $298,000—$368,000 USD We appreciate your interest in Waymo. 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I require, or in the future will require, Waymo's sponsorship to obtain work authorization in the country in which this position is based (e.g. H-1B, TN, etc.) My status to work in the country in which this position is based is unknown. Please review and acknowledge our Candidate Privacy Policy linked below: (required) Waymo Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy I acknowledge that I have read and understood the terms of the Waymo Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy. Are you a current or former Alphabet employee, intern, vendor, contractor, or temp (including Google and other Alphabet subsidiaries)? (required) Current Alphabet Employee or Intern Former Alphabet Employee or Intern Current or Former member of Alphabet extended workforce Never worked at Alphabet If yes, please provide your LDAP. Please provide the state/region in which you currently reside. (required) New York Illinois Another State in the US APAC EMEA Other Please provide your full legal name as it appears on your government ID (required) To ensure accuracy of our candidate records (including future employment records should you ultimately join Waymo), please provide your full legal name exactly as it appears on your government-issued ID. To ensure a fair and accurate assessment of each candidate's unique capabilities, Waymo prohibits the use of unauthorized outside assistance during the interview process. This includes, but is not limited to, artificial intelligence (AI) tools, generative software, or third-party resources, unless explicitly authorized by the hiring team. By submitting this application, you acknowledge and agree to adhere to these guidelines. 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Engineering

49 days ago

Senior Software Engineer, Fleet Response Infrastructure

Waymo · Mountain View, California, United States of America

Pay

$213k–263k

Setting

Hybrid

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Why Waymo Working at Waymo Teams Early careers How we hire Open roles Visit Waymo.com Senior Software Engineer, Fleet Response Infrastructure MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES | SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES FULL-TIME SOFTWARE ENGINEERING 5067 Apply now Add to favorites View favorites 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 Fleet Response team's mission is to accelerate the safe deployment of Waymo's autonomous technology. Fleet Response operates at the cutting edge of our autonomous driving operations. In certain highly ambiguous or complex situations, the Waymo Driver can request the assistance of human Fleet Response Operators (FROs) to provide extra context and information. Those operators use a web application to receive real-time video, audio, and other telemetry from the vehicle and provide guidance back to the Driver. We are seeking a passionate engineer to develop Fleet Response’s mission-critical full-stack systems that make this real-time collaboration possible. You will work with a team of talented engineers to deliver reliable, globally-available, low-latency visualization and interaction — with a direct impact on Waymo’s autonomous fleet every single day. You will: Contribute to the end-to-end reliability and performance of mission-critical web applications used for real-time autonomous vehicle support. Work on frontend and backend infrastructure, including robust APIs and seamless integration with upstream and downstream services. Ensure the Fleet Response platform scales effectively to meet Waymo’s reliability, performance, and functionality requirements. Advise and guide cross-functional engineers across Fleet Response and broader Waymo teams to ensure optimal utilization of web application systems Partner closely with Waymo SRE to drive global scalability and maintain the high availability of mission-critical, real-time platforms. You have: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar technical field of study 4+ years of industry experience with web applications (frontend and backend). Familiarity with web client architectures (Angular, TypeScript, RxJS, etc). Enjoyment from working closely with your users. A strong intrinsic motivation for reliability. We prefer: Experience bringing technical and non-technical groups together. Experience with C++. Experience building high-reliability distributed systems or RPC services. An investigative mindset. A track record of successful partnerships with SRE. #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. Salary Range $213,000—$263,000 USD We appreciate your interest in Waymo. Waymo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a culture of belonging and maintaining a supportive workplace for all employees. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, and employment decisions are based on a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and alignment with job requirements and business needs. Waymo does not discriminate against, and prohibits harassment of, any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, family status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law. Waymo will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. Waymo is committed to making sure our hiring process is accessible for all candidates. If you need assistance applying for a role or participating in the interview process due to a disability, please let the recruiting team know or email waymo-candidatesupport@google.com. (This email address is intended to be used only for requesting accommodations as part of the application process. Other inquiries will not receive a response.) Share Share Job Alerts Sign up to receive tailored job alerts delivered straight to your inbox! First Name (required) Last Name (required) Email (required) Choose departments and locations you're interested in: Finalize your job alert by selecting criteria from the dropdowns below. You can select multiple options from each dropdown by returning to the combobox and re-entering the list of options. Submit at the end to create your job alert. Departments SOFTWARE ENGINEERING Locations MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATESSAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES Notify me By submitting your email address, you agree to our Candidate Privacy Policy. The data you enter will be retained for two years (four years in California), unless you delete it before that time. You may unsubscribe from job alerts or remove your data from the system at any time. Related Job Openings Senior Backend Engineer, Fleet Infrastructure Mountain View, California. San Francisco, California Senior Software Engineer, ICX Graphics Mountain View, California Software Engineer, Booking Mountain View, California. San Francisco, California Senior Software Engineer, Simulator Orchestration Mountain View, California Quick Links How We Hire Our Benefits Some of our Benefits Health and wellness Our people are at the heart of everything we do. At Waymo, you can enjoy top-notch medical, dental and vision insurance, mental wellness support, gym membership, and special wellness programs. Financial wellness Your financial peace of mind is important to us. At Waymo, we offer competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, equity, employees provident fund, and lots of other perks and employee discounts. Flexibility and time off Take the time you need to relax and recharge. Enjoy the flexibility to work from another location for four weeks per year. We support an on-site or hybrid work model and offer remote working opportunities, paid time off, bereavement, sick, and parental leave. Previous Next Learn more Ready to Apply? To ensure thorough consideration of each application, candidates may submit up to 5 job applications within a 60-day period. We encourage you to carefully review job descriptions and apply to positions that best match your skills. Applications beyond this limit will not be considered. First Name (required) Last Name (required) Email (required) Phone Number (required) Resume (required) Accepted formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, RTF, ODT, XML, DOT, PNG, GIF, JPG, JPEG, ZIP Cover Letter Accepted formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, RTF, ODT, XML, DOT, PNG, GIF, JPG, JPEG, ZIP Website LinkedIn Profile How did you hear about this opportunity? A personal contact at Google/Alphabet told me about the opportunity A personal contact at Waymo told me about the opportunity Academic Contact (professor recommendation, classmate, etc.) Agency Recruiter Outreach Alphabet's Internal Job Board (Grow) Glassdoor Handshake Indeed LinkedIn Media (blog post, news article, etc.) Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) University Event (info session, tech talk, luncheon, etc.) University Job Board Waymo Careers Page Waymo Industry Event (conference, career fair, etc.) Waymo Recruiter Outreach Waymo Advertising Word of Mouth Other Work Authorization (required) Note: Upon hire, all employees are required to submit proof of legal right to work, consistent with applicable law. Waymo also participates in the E-Verify program. I am authorized to work for any employer in the country in which this position is based. I require, or in the future will require, Waymo's sponsorship to obtain work authorization in the country in which this position is based (e.g. H-1B, TN, etc.) My status to work in the country in which this position is based is unknown. Please review and acknowledge our Candidate Privacy Policy linked below: (required) Waymo Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy I acknowledge that I have read and understood the terms of the Waymo Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy. Are you a current or former Alphabet employee, intern, vendor, contractor, or temp (including Google and other Alphabet subsidiaries)? (required) Current Alphabet Employee or Intern Former Alphabet Employee or Intern Current or Former member of Alphabet extended workforce Never worked at Alphabet If yes, please provide your LDAP. Please provide the state/region in which you currently reside. (required) New York Illinois Another State in the US APAC EMEA Other Please provide your full legal name as it appears on your government ID (required) To ensure accuracy of our candidate records (including future employment records should you ultimately join Waymo), please provide your full legal name exactly as it appears on your government-issued ID. To ensure a fair and accurate assessment of each candidate's unique capabilities, Waymo prohibits the use of unauthorized outside assistance during the interview process. This includes, but is not limited to, artificial intelligence (AI) tools, generative software, or third-party resources, unless explicitly authorized by the hiring team. By submitting this application, you acknowledge and agree to adhere to these guidelines. (required) I acknowledge the above policies Check this box to join the talent community and sign up for job alerts By submitting my application, I certify that the information provided (including in my resume/CV) is true and correct. I understand that any misrepresentations or false statements made in connection with the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification from further consideration for employment or, if employed, separation of employment. (required) Submit your application By submitting your email address, you agree to our Candidate Privacy Policy. The data you enter will be retained for two years (four years in California), unless you delete it before that time. You may unsubscribe from job alerts or remove your data from the system at any time. 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