Senior In-Car 3D Graphics Engineer (Embedded Android)

Nord Resume; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Waymo is seeking a graphics software engineer in Mountain View, CA to own the 3D visualization systems on in-car infotainment platforms. You will advance the EgoView experience, delivering fluid, high-performance visuals in a hybrid role reporting to an Engineering Manager.

The role requires strong C++ and shader skills, OpenGL ES or Vulkan, and experience on mobile/embedded platforms. You will collaborate with product managers and UX designers to translate perception data into smooth animations

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience with C++.
• Strong 3D math and shader programming skills.
• Experience on mobile/embedded platforms or real-time visualization.

Responsibilities

• Own the 3D visualization systems (EgoView) on in-car platforms, delivering high-performance visuals.
• Design and implement the 3D Car View rendering pipeline on the Android-based in-car system using C++ and JNI.
• Integrate new visual assets, optimize shaders to reduce GPU usage, and add indicators for perception scenarios.
• Write high-quality, well-tested code and optimize frame rate, CPU/GPU, memory on onboard hardware.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and UX/UI designers to translate perception data into animations.

Skills

3D graphics

C++

OpenGL ES

Vulkan

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or equivalent

Tools

JNI

Android

Job description

Waymo is seeking a graphics software engineer in Mountain View, CA to own the 3D visualization systems on in-car infotainment platforms. You will advance the EgoView experience, delivering fluid, high-performance visuals in a hybrid role reporting to an Engineering Manager.

The role requires strong C++ and shader skills, OpenGL ES or Vulkan, and experience on mobile/embedded platforms. You will collaborate with product managers and UX designers to translate perception data into smooth animations