Staff Software Engineer, Simulator Platform (Hybrid)

Waymo; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 204,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Equity incentive plan

Company benefits program

Job summary

Waymo is seeking a capable engineer to join the Simulator Team in a hybrid role. You will work closely with onboard and research engineers to scale simulation, enabling critical Waymo milestones and improving mapping data within the simulator.

The role emphasizes backend systems knowledge and strong C++ skills, with focus on performance, scalability, and reliability. As part of Waymo's simulator effort, you will help design long-term architecture to serve an increasing number of internal

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience building a popular product.
• Backend knowledge including workflows, databases, SQL, and production monitoring.
• Strong in C++.

Responsibilities

• Scale simulation with onboard and research engineers to achieve Waymo milestones.
• Support development, testing and evolution of mapping data in the simulator.
• Improve and monitor the simulator's performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Design long-term architecture to fit the product for more internal customers.

Skills

C++

Backend systems

SQL

Production monitoring

Job description

Waymo is seeking a capable engineer to join the Simulator Team in a hybrid role. You will work closely with onboard and research engineers to scale simulation, enabling critical Waymo milestones and improving mapping data within the simulator.

The role emphasizes backend systems knowledge and strong C++ skills, with focus on performance, scalability, and reliability. As part of Waymo's simulator effort, you will help design long-term architecture to serve an increasing number of internal