Waymo

Staff Android Engineer, In-Car Experience

Waymo$251K — $310K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
  • 7+ years of professional software development experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in Android application development, including testing, maintaining, and launching features.
  • Proven ability to design and implement significant features or components independently.
  • Proficiency in Kotlin or Java, with understanding of Android internals.

Responsibilities

  • Create reliable Android components and flows using modern technologies like Jetpack Compose.
  • Build features within the in-car interface that inspire trust and communicate the vehicle's intentions.
  • Collaborate with UX/UI designers, Product Managers, and Vehicle Software Engineers to launch innovative in-car experiences.
  • Design and maintain software controlling in-car systems such as displays, audio, and climate controls.
  • Manage the full software development lifecycle, focusing on quality and robustness for safety-sensitive systems.

Benefits

  • Participation in discretionary annual bonus program.
  • Eligibility for equity incentive plan.
  • Access to a generous Company benefits program.
Full Job Description
We are building a team of engineers dedicated to further developing our in-car experience. Projects include the Pick Ups and Drop Offs (PUDO) experience, and Infotainment during passenger trips (music, games, maps). Our team works on the user interfaces used by customers to hail and control our autonomous vehicles. We build complex user experiences, phone-to-vehicle communications, and solve novel human-computer interaction problems in the AV space.

In this hybrid role, you will report to an Engineering Manager.

You will:
  • Create reliable Android components and flows using modern technologies like Jetpack Compose.
  • Build features within the in-car interface that inspire trust and clearly communicate the vehicle's intentions.
  • Work closely with UX/UI designers, Product Managers, and Vehicle Software Engineers to launch innovative in-car experiences.
  • Design and maintain software controlling in-car systems such as displays, audio, and climate controls.
  • Manage the full software development lifecycle, focusing on quality and robustness for safety-sensitive systems.


You have:
  • BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
  • 7+ years of professional software development experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in Android application development, including testing, maintaining, and launching features.
  • Proven ability to design and implement significant features or components independently.
  • Proficiency in Kotlin or Java, and a strong understanding of Android internals.
  • Experience leading technical designs and mentoring other engineers.

We prefer:
  • Experience with Android platform (AOSP) development, custom Android builds, or embedded systems.
  • A passion for pixel-perfect UI and creating fluid user experiences.
  • Knowledge of in-car infotainment systems or automotive software development.
  • Experience with performance analysis and optimization for resource-constrained devices.
  • Full-stack experience, including designing and integrating with server-side APIs to support client features.


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

$251,000-$310,000 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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