Waymo · 2 hours ago
Senior System Test Engineer, Perception
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$196K/yr - $248K/yr
8+ years expWaymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. They are seeking a Senior System Test Engineer, Perception to develop test strategies and methodologies, design metrics and test plans, and lead cross-functional teams in testing autonomous vehicles.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensorTransportation
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
Qualification
Required
An advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or other relevant technical field OR equivalent practical experience involving perception or robotic systems
Experience with software development for robotics OR experience with software verification and validation for software running on robotic, safety critical or high reliability systems
Strong grasp of Machine Learning fundamentals and applied statistical concepts
Solid written and verbal communication and experience contributing to projects spanning across multiple disciplines
Experience in data analysis/modeling or software engineering using Python and SQL, knowledge of C++ preferred
Preferred
8+ years of Engineering experience (graduate school and industry experience both count)
Experience in autonomous vehicles, robotics, assisted driving technology, or other safety critical or high reliability system
Experience leading cross-team initiatives, including coordinating with external vendors or partners to deliver high-impact solutions
Benefits
Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program
Equity incentive plan
Generous Company benefits program
Company
Waymo
Waymo is a mobility technology company that improves transportation by developing self-driving solutions for travelers and daily commuters. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$27.1BKey Investors
Alphabet,Dragoneer Investment Group,DST Global,Sequoia CapitalAlphabetFidelity,Perry Creek Capital,T. Rowe Price
2026-02-02Series D· $16B
2024-07-23Series C· $5.6B
2021-06-16Series B· $2.5B
Leadership Team
Tekedra Mawakana
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Annabel Chang
Director of U.S. State and Local Public Policy and Political Campaigns
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