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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Staff Engineer • Senior
Overview
Waymo is hiring a Staff Software Engineer for their In-Car Experience team to design and build scalable backend services and APIs. You'll work with technologies like gRPC and Protobuf to enhance the rider experience in autonomous vehicles. This position requires significant experience in backend engineering.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of backend engineering experience, particularly in designing and implementing scalable systems that handle real-time data synchronization. Your expertise includes working with APIs and backend services, and you understand the intricacies of cloud and vehicle communication. You are comfortable with high-availability systems and have a strong grasp of the technologies that power user-facing applications.
Your technical skills include proficiency in gRPC and Protobuf, which you have used to build robust APIs that enhance user experiences. You are adept at architecting systems that require real-time data management and synchronization, ensuring seamless interactions between the cloud and autonomous vehicles. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.
What you'll do
In this role, you will own the backend systems that power the in-car experience for Waymo's autonomous vehicles. You will design and build scalable backend services and APIs that facilitate features such as trip status updates, media streaming, and cabin controls. Your work will involve architecting high-availability systems that manage real-time synchronization of state between the cloud and the autonomous vehicle fleet.
You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define the future of in-car interactions for autonomous ride-hailing. Your responsibilities will include ensuring that the backend systems are reliable, efficient, and capable of handling the demands of a growing user base. You will also be involved in code reviews and mentoring junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and improvement within the team.
What we offer
Waymo offers a competitive salary range of $238,000—$302,000 USD, along with eligibility for an annual bonus program and equity incentive plan. You will be part of a mission-driven company focused on improving mobility and safety through autonomous technology. The work environment is collaborative and innovative, with opportunities for professional growth and development.
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