About Waymo
Revolutionizing transportation with autonomous driving
Key Highlights
- Operates in cities like Phoenix, San Francisco, and LA
- Completed over 10 million fully driverless rides
- Raised $11.1 billion in funding
- Aiming for one million trips per week by 2026
Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, operating robotaxis in cities like Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. With over 10 million fully driverless rides and more than 100 million miles driven, Waymo is transforming transportation. The compan...
🎁 Benefits
Waymo offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents, along with commuter benefits and onsite wellness ...
🌟 Culture
Waymo fosters a culture of innovation and safety, focusing on the real-world application of autonomous technology. The company values diversity and in...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Waymo is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to build systems that enhance their core ride-hailing and fleet management infrastructure. You'll work with technologies like Java and Python, focusing on high-performance data pipelines. This position requires experience with large-scale distributed systems.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of backend engineering experience building production systems at scale — you've owned services from design through deployment and have navigated the complexities of distributed systems. Your expertise in Java and Python allows you to develop robust applications that meet high-performance standards. You understand the importance of low-latency data processing and have experience with cloud technologies like AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes. You are a collaborative team player who enjoys working across functions, including product, operations, and legal, to deliver impactful solutions. Your analytical mindset helps you evaluate system performance and ensure long-term stability. You are comfortable leading technical discussions and mentoring junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth within your team.
What you'll do
In this role, you will design and operate high-performance, low-latency data pipelines that support both simulation and real-world monitoring for autonomous driving systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges, ensuring that the infrastructure you build is scalable and reliable. Your responsibilities will include developing hypotheses, running experiments, and synthesizing conclusions to improve system performance. You will also be involved in the long-term health of production systems, ensuring they meet the demands of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of transportation by contributing to the Waymo Driver's capabilities and enhancing the overall user experience.
What we offer
Waymo provides a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that is transforming the transportation industry. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. Join us in our mission to improve mobility and save lives through autonomous driving technology.
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