Backend Software Engineer; Simulation Job Mountain View California USA,Software Development

Position: Backend Software Engineer (Simulation)

The Simulator Team at Waymo builds state-of-the-art simulations of realistic environments for testing and training the Waymo Driver
Our team is a diverse, and collaborative group of software engineers, machine learning (ML) engineers, and data scientists
We develop industry-leading simulation solutions using advanced ML algorithms that measure and enhance the performance of the Waymo Driver
We achieve those goals by jointly modeling the real world, including realistic agents (vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists), roads, traffic control systems, and weather conditions, and the full sensor suite including camera, Lidar and radars
In this hybrid role, you will report to a Senior Engineering Manager
Design and develop C++ software systems and infrastructure for our realistic world generation platform and its integration in downstream Waymo applications
Work closely with simulation, onboard, system engineers and data science on features to enable critical Waymo milestones
Monitor and improve the performance, scalability, testing, and the reliability of the platform
Work with other engineers to design the long-term architecture of the system

Benefits

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
Second medical opinion for you and your loved ones
Medical advocacy program for transgender employees
Support programs including menopause benefit
Counseling services
Competitive compensation
Regular bonus and equity performance grant opportunities
Generous 401(k) and regional retirement plans
1-on-1 financial coaching
Annual cross-company compensation review and pay equity analysis
Fertility and growing family assistance
Parental leave and baby bonding leave
Survivor income benefit
Backup childcare
Elder care and support
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
Volunteer hours
Employee resource groups
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

Requirements

BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
5+ years of solid coding and design skills
Strong professional experience developing modern C++ production software
Ability to solve open-ended technical challenges
5+ years of experience with backend technologies, workflows, databases, and production monitoring
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Working experience with ML and Generative AI models
Experience with the release of software in a highly distributed heterogeneous execution environment
Some experience developing metrics
Some experience with large-scale data processing using frameworks like Google Data Flow or Apache Beam
Experience with developing user-facing APIs and interfaces between different components

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