Senior Perception Test Engineer, Autonomous Systems

Waymo; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 196,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity incentives

Benefits package

Job summary

Waymo is seeking a systems/QA engineer to advance test strategies for autonomous driving. You will design metrics and simulated scenarios for AV testing across multiple platforms and enable automation at scale.

The role requires an advanced degree or equivalent experience, expertise in robotics software, ML fundamentals, and strong Python/SQL skills. Collaboration across teams and a hybrid work model are expected.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering, CS, Robotics, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with software development for robotics or software verification and validation for safety-critical or high reliability systems.
• Strong grasp of Machine Learning fundamentals and applied statistical concepts.
• Experience in data analysis/modeling or software engineering using Python and SQL.
• Solid written and verbal communication and experience contributing to projects spanning across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop test strategies and new methodologies to support rapid scaling and rare, but critical, edge cases
• Design and implement metrics, test plans, and simulated scenarios for testing the autonomous vehicle in off-nominal situations, such as after a fault occurs or when remote assistance is needed, across multiple platforms and in support of rapid commercialization
• Write reusable, high quality, software for analyzing simulation test results and be an enabler and advocate for automation at scale
• Lead cross-functionally to unblock development of scalable multi-platform testing, working with partner teams who develop the simulator or code running onboard the AV
• Use your knowledge of autonomous vehicles, engineering and test strategy development to review and provide feedback on system requirements and feature validation plans

Skills

Robotics software

Software verification

Python

SQL

Machine Learning basics

Communication

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

C++ experience

Education

Advanced degree in Engineering/CS/Robotics

Tools

C++

Job description

Waymo is seeking a systems/QA engineer to advance test strategies for autonomous driving. You will design metrics and simulated scenarios for AV testing across multiple platforms and enable automation at scale.

The role requires an advanced degree or equivalent experience, expertise in robotics software, ML fundamentals, and strong Python/SQL skills. Collaboration across teams and a hybrid work model are expected.