Waymo is looking to solve the business and technical problem of building the brains of their fully autonomous driving technology, enabling the Waymo Driver to perceive the world, make safe decisions, and deliver people to their destinations, ultimately aiming to be the world's most trusted driver and improve mobility while saving lives.
Requirements
- General software engineering experience programming in C++ with robust and efficient code
- AV or Robotics experience
- Experience in graph search, optimization, or path planning algorithms.
- 4+ years of Software Engineering experience in complex systems
- Coding proficiency in Python and SQL
Responsibilities
- Investigate driving behavior issues from logs and understand the root cause. Look for trends in behavior from large amounts of data.
- Research, design, and implement new driving logic and onboard motion planning systems that improve low-speed maneuvering and parking performance.
- Develop foundational frameworks that help advancement of the Waymo Driver's capabilities.
- Improve evaluation capabilities to better understand on-road performance.
- Directly contribute to solving some of the most challenging driving situations in the long tail.
Other
- BS/MS/PHD in Computer Science, ML, Robotics, similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience
- Ability to collaborate within and across teams
- In this hybrid role, you will report to a Technical Lead Manager
