Waymo

Senior Software Engineer

Waymo • $213K — $263K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline
  • 5+ years of experience managing complex systems with shared responsibilities
  • Proficiency in C++ or similar structured programming language
  • Curious and investigative mindset with proactive problem-solving approach
  • Strong aptitude for engaging with new challenges and codebases
  • Experience collaborating with non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs in Fleet Response operations
  • Collaborate with other teams to optimize operational workload distribution
  • Generate and investigate innovative ideas for improving operator tasks
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to phase out redundant operational tasks
  • Contribute to cross-functional analysis and optimization initiatives
  • Enhance regression detection and troubleshoot changes affecting operational performance metrics

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
  • 20 days of annual vacation with accrued time
  • 40 hours of sick leave per year
  • 28-30 weeks of maternity leave including short-term disability
  • 13 paid holidays per year
Full Job Description
You will:
  • Design and implement measures to increase the efficiency and decrease the cost of Fleet Response operations
  • Partner with other teams at Waymo to find headroom in their shares of operational workload
  • Generate and research ideas for new optimizations of the work operators perform
  • Work with onboard engineering teams to sunset operational work that is no longer necessary
  • Contribute to cross-functional analysis and optimization efforts
  • Improve regression-detection and culprit-finding for changes that negatively impact operational metrics

You have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar technical field of study
  • 5+ years of industry experience navigating complex systems with distributed ownership
  • Experience with C++ or related structured programming language
  • A curious, investigative mindset with a bias towards action
  • Strong ability to dive into new problems and codebases
  • Experience working with non-technical cross-functional partners

We prefer:
  • Experience designing analytical frameworks to answer difficult product questions
  • An innate desire to make things better and reject the status quo

Disclosure for WA Based & Remote Roles:

In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:

Health, dental, vision, life, disability insuranceRetirement Benefits: 401(k) with company matchPaid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employmentSick Time: 40 hours/year (statutory, where applicable); 5 days/event (discretionary) Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks Holidays: 13 paid days per year

US Remote Only: Please note that Waymo may not be able to employ remotely in all US locations. Please speak with your recruiter about your preferred location for remote work when you begin the interview process.

The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.

Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Salary Range

$213,000-$263,000 USD

About Waymo

Waymo LLC is a self-driving technology development company. It is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google. Waymo develops autonomous driving technology and provides ride-hailing services through its Waymo One program. The company has been testing its self-driving technology on public roads since 2009 and has logged millions of miles of autonomous driving. Waymo has partnerships with several automakers and has been working on developing autonomous trucks for use in logistics.
Learn more about Waymo
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2009

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