Staff Software Engineer — Quantitative Evaluations & Metrics

Waymo; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 251,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Equity incentive plan

Generous company benefits

Job summary

Waymo seeks experienced software engineers and data scientists in San Francisco to enhance the performance measurement of its autonomous driving software. The role involves developing metrics, analyzing driving performance, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have a background in quantitative fields and experience with data processing and statistical analysis.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule and an annual salary ranging from $251,000 to $310,000, along with eligibility for bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong self-motivation to navigate complex systems and pursue open-ended problems.
• 4-7 years of industry experience in software and data analysis.
• Quant/data fluency is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop performance metrics for the Waymo driver using various techniques.
• Analyze real-world driving logs and simulations to measure driving performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance evaluation products.

Skills

Data processing pipelines

Statistical analysis

C++ programming

Python programming

SQL knowledge

Machine learning

Education

BS in Computer Science, Robotics, Statistics, Physics, or Math

Job description

Waymo seeks experienced software engineers and data scientists in San Francisco to enhance the performance measurement of its autonomous driving software. The role involves developing metrics, analyzing driving performance, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have a background in quantitative fields and experience with data processing and statistical analysis.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule and an annual salary ranging from $251,000 to $310,000, along with eligibility for bonuses and benefits.