Software Engineer, Planner; L4

Position: Software Engineer, Planner (L4)
# Software Engineer, Planner (L4)## Waymo Published 17 Jul 2026### Share this jobSan Francisco, CA, USAHybrid## Role Highlights### Languages usedC++### Key skills

Deep Learning Motion Planning Computer Science Robotics Perception Data Machine  Learning### Tools, Libraries and Frameworks## Description The role involves developing software that enables autonomous vehicles to perceive their surroundings and make safe, predictable decisions. The individual will frame complex real-world challenges into structured engineering problems and create algorithms to address them. Responsibilities include building tools and evaluation mechanisms that function within large-scale data pipelines.

The work requires refining these solutions to ensure they operate in real-time on vehicle platforms. The position focuses on ensuring vehicle behavior is smooth and safe when navigating social driving scenarios.##

Required Qualifications and Skills Candidates are required to hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a similar technical field, or possess equivalent practical experience. A minimum of five years of general software engineering experience with C++ programming is necessary. The role also requires a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams. A Master of Science degree in a relevant technical field is preferred, as is experience with motion planning or evaluating machine learning systems.
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