Senior Software Engineer; Core Platforms

Responsibilities

• The Core Platform team is responsible for software and infrastructure on several components of the Waymo self-driving system
• The team’s scope covers everything from low-level system software to high‑bandwidth data logging, IPC (low‑latency and high‑throughput), performance analysis, full‑system debugging, system telemetry, and reliability
• We work closely with the Hardware, Compute, Sensor, Perception, Behavior and Machine Learning teams to build the most performant and low‑latency self‑driving solution in the industry
• This positions reports to the Tech Lead Manager
• Work on a small team of Software Engineers to develop system software components from early prototyping to production launch of autonomous vehicles
• Improve the efficiency, reliability, and trustworthiness of onboard software infrastructure
• Collaborate with a variety of engineering teams to take on complex problems

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
• Personalized workplace adjustments for diverse needs and abilities, including physical, mental, and neurodivergent considerations
• Access to mental health apps
• Onsite wellness centers
• Counseling services
• Second medical opinion for you and your loved ones
• Medical advocacy program for transgender employees
• Support programs including menopause benefit
• Competitive compensation
• Regular bonus and equity performance grant opportunities
• Generous 401(k) and regional retirement plans
• Annual cross‑company compensation review and pay equity analysis
• 1-on-1 financial coaching
• Fertility and growing family assistance
• Parental leave and baby bonding leave
• Survivor income benefit
• Elder care and support
• Backup childcare
• Caregiver leave
• Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, sick leave, parental leave, disability, and holidays
• Jury duty leave
• Military leave
• Hybrid work model with remote work opportunities also available
• Educational reimbursement
• Peer learning and coaching platform
• Donation matching programs
• Employee resource groups
• Volunteer hours
• Internal community groups and local culture clubs
• Inspiring spaces to work, recharge, and collaborate with fellow Waymonauts
• On‑site meals and snacks
• Fitness centers, massage programs, and ergonomic support
• On-demand fitness, wellbeing, and cooking classes
• Commuter benefits

• Proficiency in C++
• Experience developing applications for Linux‑based embedded devices
• Familiarity with operating systems concepts on Linux: networking, file systems, performance troubleshooting, device I/O, and concurrency
• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, or relevant technical field or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Familiarity with robotics concepts: inter‑process messaging, logging, reproducibility, diagnostics, and fail‑safe designs
• Knowledge of GPUs, ML accelerators, power management, high‑performance networking or performance optimization
• Proficiency in Python
• Experience driving change in existing, complex systems and codebases