Perception Systems Test Engineer, Waymo

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field
• At least 8 years of experience in systems engineering, software development, or a related field
• Experience testing large, complex software systems
• Comfortability juggling multiple projects at once and thriving in ambiguity
• Experience with python
• Technical leadership with experience breaking down complex tasks and operationalizing them across a less experienced workforce

Desirable

• Waymo's Systems Engineering team works together to blend software and hardware systems in groundbreaking new ways
• We set the standards that ensure our vehicles run smoothly and keep passengers safe, then design and perform the tests that validate that performance
• We're looking for teammates who’ll help us maintain teamwork
• This Hybrid role reports to Systems Engineering Manager
• Develop new strategies for testing the Waymo Driver’s object detection and classification software (“Perception”). Use internal tools to implement these tests
• Work with systems engineers, onboard software engineers, and software infrastructure teams to create a shared, consistent approach for perception evaluation
• Lead engagement with vendor engineering teams to improve and operationalize testing workflows. Ensure timely, high-quality output from these teams
• Develop new software tools (and improve existing tools) used by other engineers for perception testing