Software Engineer, Simulation, Limited Duration (Fullstack)

The Rundown AI, Inc.; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in autonomous driving technology seeks a full stack software engineer to join their Simulation team. In this hybrid role, you will develop user interfaces and backend systems supporting high-fidelity simulation, collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates bring 2-5 years of experience with modern JavaScript and backend languages, along with a Bachelor's in Computer Science. The position offers a competitive salary and a chance to make a real impact on mobility technology.

Benefits

Equity incentive plan

Generous benefits program

Qualifications

• 2 - 5 years of experience in full stack software development.
• Proficient in modern JavaScript frameworks like Angular.
• Experience in Python or C++ for backend development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to simulation-focused stack, building user interfaces and backend systems.
• Work across the entire software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to create functionalities.

Skills

JavaScript

Python

C++

Full stack development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo One, a fully autonomous ride-hailing service, and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over one million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving tens of millions of miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 13+ U.S. states.

The Simulation team at Waymo builds technology that supports the development of the Waymo Driver. Our tools help simulate complex real-world scenarios, promoting safer and smarter decision-making. If you're a full stack software engineer passionate about Level 4 autonomous driving, we'd love to hear from you. This is a limited-duration, at-will role on the Simulation team, expected to last approximately 2 years.

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

You Will

• Be a core contributor to our simulation-focused stack, building both intuitive user interfaces and robust backend systems that support high-fidelity virtual testing, scalable scenario generation, learned agent simulation, sensor and environment modeling, and integrated evaluation pipelines—promoting robust development and validation of the Waymo Driver.
• Work across the entire software development lifecycle, from designing front-end experiences to implementing scalable backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and other engineers to translate user needs into functional, end-to-end features.
  
  

You Have

• 2 - 5 years of experience on full stack software development, with proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular) for frontend development and Python or C++ for backend development.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
  

We Prefer

• Experience in product-focused software development, contributing to tools and infrastructure that support large-scale simulation and testing.
• Interest in solving both front-end usability and backend performance challenges in simulation systems, such as optimizing user workflows, building scalable distributed architectures, or working close to hardware and runtime environments.
  
  

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.

This position may also be eligible to participate in Waymo’s equity incentive plan and generous Company benefits program, if applicable.

Salary Range

$170,000—$216,000 USD