Waymo

Systems Modeling & Optimization Engineer

Waymo$196K — $242K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in systems modeling and data science.
  • Proficiency in Python/Matlab or similar programming for building physics-based models.
  • Solid background in data analytics and data-driven modeling.
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
  • Experience leading cross-functional projects effectively.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical analyses clearly.

Responsibilities

  • Build modeling and simulation tools for vehicle energy consumption and TCO.
  • Develop physics-based models for vehicle energy use across different conditions.
  • Create a fleet simulator to assess operational interactions and architecture.
  • Utilize simulation tools to guide vehicle/system design decisions.
  • Collaborate with various teams to refine operations and infrastructure roadmaps.

Benefits

  • Eligibility for discretionary annual bonus program.
  • Participation in equity incentive plan.
  • Access to a comprehensive benefits program.
Full Job Description
This role follows a hybrid work schedule and you will report to a Systems Engineer.

You will:
  • Build unified modeling and simulation tools for vehicle energy consumption and fleet-level Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
  • Develop physics-based simulation models of energy consumption across all vehicle operating modes and environmental conditions.
  • Develop a city-level fleet simulator to evaluate interactions across operations models, fleet orchestration, vehicle platform architecture and infrastructure.
  • Use these simulation tools to inform critical vehicle/system architecture decisions.
  • Collaborate with SW, Product, Data Science and Operations teams, using these models to inform production fleet orchestration software and operations/infrastructure roadmaps.

You have:
  • 5+ years of work experience in systems modeling and data science.
  • Experience using Python/Matlab/similar programming language to build physics-based models and simulations.
  • Experience in data analytics and data-based modeling.
  • Strong fundamental education/training in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related engineering field.
  • Experience leading and delivering cross-functional workstreams/projects.
  • Experience communicating complex technical analyses effectively.

We prefer:
  • Experience with applying machine learning models in real world applications
  • Experience using agentic coding tools like Claude Code, Codex, Antigravity etc.
  • Experience in physics-based modeling/simulation of electric vehicle powertrains or other electrical + mechanical + thermal domains.
  • Experience applying Operations Research or other optimization approaches to real-world problems.


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

$196,000-$242,000 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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