Waymo · 9 hours ago
Staff Software Engineer, Data & Evaluation
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$238K/yr - $302K/yr
7+ years expWaymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to evaluate and launch machine learning models for map generation, build backend infrastructure for map data, and collaborate with various teams on mapping formats.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TransportationAutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensor
Responsibilities
Evaluate and launch machine learning models that automatically generate map from raw data
Work with onboard teams to evolve Waymo’s mapping format to make it more automation friendly
Apply statistical analysis to validate large-scale changes
Build backend infrastructure for storing and processing many forms of map data
Qualification
Required
Experienced technical leader
> 7 years of total experience
Experience with statistical analysis
Experience with large-scale data processing using frameworks like Google Data Flow or Apache Beam
Proven track record of leading a team to solve difficult technical challenges
Willingness to own problems end-to-end and work on various parts of the system
A passion for good software engineering
Preferred
M.S. or Ph.D in Computer Science or a similar technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Experience in Mapping and Localization
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
Recent News
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