Software Engineer (Python, SQL)
WaymoUnited States4 days ago
Full-timeInformation Technology
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About The Company
Waymo is a pioneering autonomous driving technology company dedicated to transforming transportation through innovation and safety. Established as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has evolved into a leader in the development of self-driving vehicles, with a mission to become the world's most trusted driver. The company focuses on creating the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver—to enhance mobility access and significantly reduce traffic-related fatalities. With a proven track record of over ten million rider-only trips powered by the Waymo Driver, and autonomous driving experience exceeding 100 million miles on public roads across more than 15 U.S. states, Waymo continues to push the boundaries of mobility technology.
Waymo’s innovation extends across various vehicle platforms and product use cases, leveraging advanced perception, mapping, and decision-making systems. The company’s commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement positions it at the forefront of autonomous vehicle technology, making transportation safer and more accessible for everyone.
About The Role
Waymo is seeking a talented Perception Evaluation Engineer to join its dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the safety and reliability of Waymo’s perception systems, which are critical for autonomous vehicle operation. You will develop and maintain evaluation tools, execute complex evaluation workflows, and analyze performance data to identify areas for improvement. Collaboration with cross-functional teams of engineers and researchers will be essential as you contribute to enhancing the evaluation infrastructure, ensuring it scales efficiently to support Waymo’s rapid growth.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the cutting edge of autonomous driving technology. Your efforts will directly impact the safety and effectiveness of Waymo’s autonomous vehicles, helping to shape the future of transportation. The role requires a proactive problem solver with strong coding skills, a passion for innovation, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
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Waymo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Waymo is a pioneering autonomous driving technology company dedicated to transforming transportation through innovation and safety. Established as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has evolved into a leader in the development of self-driving vehicles, with a mission to become the world's most trusted driver. The company focuses on creating the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver—to enhance mobility access and significantly reduce traffic-related fatalities. With a proven track record of over ten million rider-only trips powered by the Waymo Driver, and autonomous driving experience exceeding 100 million miles on public roads across more than 15 U.S. states, Waymo continues to push the boundaries of mobility technology.
Waymo’s innovation extends across various vehicle platforms and product use cases, leveraging advanced perception, mapping, and decision-making systems. The company’s commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement positions it at the forefront of autonomous vehicle technology, making transportation safer and more accessible for everyone.
About The Role
Waymo is seeking a talented Perception Evaluation Engineer to join its dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the safety and reliability of Waymo’s perception systems, which are critical for autonomous vehicle operation. You will develop and maintain evaluation tools, execute complex evaluation workflows, and analyze performance data to identify areas for improvement. Collaboration with cross-functional teams of engineers and researchers will be essential as you contribute to enhancing the evaluation infrastructure, ensuring it scales efficiently to support Waymo’s rapid growth.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the cutting edge of autonomous driving technology. Your efforts will directly impact the safety and effectiveness of Waymo’s autonomous vehicles, helping to shape the future of transportation. The role requires a proactive problem solver with strong coding skills, a passion for innovation, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- Minimum of 2 years of software development experience
- Proficiency in C++ and Python programming languages
- Strong understanding of software engineering principles, data structures, and algorithms
- Experience in designing, coding, testing, and maintaining software components
- Basic knowledge of SQL and data querying techniques
- Ability to analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and generate insights
- Proactive problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and methodologies
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain software tools for perception evaluation pipelines, primarily using C++ and Python
- Execute perception evaluation workflows, monitor ongoing jobs, and troubleshoot issues to ensure accurate and timely results
- Identify opportunities to improve existing evaluation infrastructure, enhancing scalability, efficiency, and reliability
- Collaborate with engineers and researchers to understand requirements, contribute to system design, and implement solutions
- Analyze evaluation data, generate comprehensive reports, and communicate key insights to stakeholders
- Support the adaptation of evaluation processes to evolving project needs and technological advancements
- Contribute to documentation and best practices for perception evaluation methodologies
- Competitive salary package within the range of $170,000—$216,000 USD, commensurate with experience and location
- Participation in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program
- Equity incentive plans to align employee success with company growth
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Paid time off and flexible work arrangements
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
- Access to cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology and projects
Waymo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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