Staff Software Engineer, Waymo

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of professional software development experience working on backend systems
• Proficiency in C++, Java, or Go, with a strong understanding of concurrent programming
• Experience designing and implementing distributed systems, microservices, and defining robust APIs (REST or gRPC)
• Experience leading technical designs, making architectural trade-offs, and mentoring other engineers
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse engineering teams

Desirable

• At Waymo, we are building the world's most experienced driver
• The In-Car Experience team is at the center of how our riders interact with our autonomous vehicle technology
• We design and build the user-facing software and systems within the car, creating a safe and intuitive experience for every trip
• Join us to define the future of in-car interactions for autonomous ride-hailing
• In this role, you will own the backend systems and API surfaces that power the rider experience, acting as the bridge between the autonomous vehicle, the cloud, and user-facing applications
• Design and build scalable backend services and APIs (gRPC/Protobuf) that power in-car features such as trip status, media streaming, and cabin controls
• Architect high-availability systems that manage the synchronization of state between the cloud and the autonomous vehicle fleet in real-time
• Work closely with Android client engineers, Product Managers, and Vehicle Software teams to define data contracts and system behaviors
• Optimize data pipelines for low-latency delivery to ensure a responsive and "magical" rider experience, even in varying network conditions
• Manage the full software development life-cycle of backend services, focusing on security, reliability, and observability for safety-sensitive systems