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Waymo

Robot type
Autonomous Vehicle
Location
Mountain ViewCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Software
Posted
Aug 6, 2026
Salary
$251,000–$310,000 a year
Full-time

Staff Software Engineer, Collision Avoidance Testing

Job description

Waymo's Systems Engineering team works together to blend software and hardware systems in groundbreaking new ways. We set the high performance standards that ensure our vehicles run smoothly and keep passengers safe, then design and perform the tests that validate that performance. We're looking for talented teammates who’ll help us maintain strong teamwork and are passionate about driving results.

This role follows a hybrid work schedule and you will report to Systems Engineering Leadership.

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver.

Job responsibilities

  • Architect software and design systems that enable scalable and maintainable testing of autonomous vehicle collision avoidance capabilities
  • Establish strategic technical partnerships with the simulation team to co-design well-defined and extensible APIs
  • Integrate, test, and validate the latest state of the art simulation technologies with our collision avoidance testing framework
  • Develop new tools and capabilities to automate test quality and performance
  • Mentor more junior engineers

Job requirements

  • BS in Computer Science or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in Software Engineering
  • Demonstrated ability to design robust, scalable, and maintainable software architectures and APIs
  • Strong C++ and Python coding skills
  • Technical leadership skills, with the ability to drive strategy, influence across teams, and mentor other engineers
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