Software Engineer
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Before you apply
Salary$205k – $215k
LocationMountain View (US-MTV-EMF680), PERM - N/A
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience3+ yrs
DepartmentGeneral Services
EquityIncluded
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 19, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live16h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or a related field and 5 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or a related field and 3 years of experience
3 years of experience in data structures and algorithms to optimize backend software performance and efficiency
3 years of experience in backend systems and infrastructures for large-scale software applications
3 years of experience in large-scale distributed systems and data processing frameworks
3 years of experience in data processing frameworks to handle high-volume data pipelines
3 years of experience with C++, Java, or Python
3 years of experience with SQL queries for relational database management and data retrieval
Skills
C++
Java
Python
SQL
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Equity incentive plan
About the company
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:
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Design, develop, and deploy data pipeline, storage, and query infrastructure supporting autonomous driving training and evaluation;
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Write high-quality, testable, and maintainable code to ensure robust software performance;
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Participate in peer code reviews to uphold engineering standards and drive continuous improvement in development practices;
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Enhance existing systems for greater performance, scalability, and reliability across large-scale applications;
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Monitor system health and proactively resolve issues while providing technical support to internal users; and
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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:
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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.
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Position requires 3 years of experience in the following:
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data structures and algorithms to optimize backend software performance and efficiency;
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backend systems and infrastructures for large-scale software applications;
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large-scale distributed systems and data processing frameworks;
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data processing frameworks to handle high-volume data pipelines;
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C++, Java, or Python; and
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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.
Benefits
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.