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...
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Software Engineering • Senior
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Overview
Waymo is hiring a Senior Onboard Software Performance Engineer to enhance the performance of their autonomous driving systems. You'll work with C++ to develop modular architecture improvements and optimize compute usage. This position requires significant experience in software performance engineering.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in software performance engineering, particularly with C++. Your experience includes developing modular architectures that maximize performance and compute efficiency, ensuring systems meet strict performance requirements. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with onboard teams to identify and resolve compute performance bottlenecks.
You understand the complexities of autonomous systems and have a passion for improving their reliability and efficiency. Your analytical skills enable you to evolve compute usage effectively, promoting scaling in both car and simulation environments. You are detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality results that contribute to the safety and effectiveness of autonomous driving technology.
What you'll do
In this role, you will report to the Manager of Onboard Software Performance and be responsible for developing improvements to the Waymo Driver's modular architecture. You will collaborate with various teams to enhance compute performance across the stack, ensuring that systems operate efficiently under strict latency targets. Your work will directly impact the performance guarantees of the Waymo Driver, contributing to its reliability and scalability.
You will analyze and optimize compute resource usage, including CPU, GPU, TPU, and RAM, to ensure that each submodule operates within its allocated resources. Your contributions will help maintain the high velocity of system evolution while ensuring that performance standards are met. You will also participate in discussions around architectural decisions and provide insights based on your performance analysis.
What we offer
Waymo provides a competitive salary range of $204,000—$259,000 USD, along with eligibility for an annual bonus program and equity incentive plan. You will also benefit from a generous company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements. Join us in our mission to improve access to mobility and save lives through innovative autonomous driving technology.
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