Staff Software Engineer, Perception Evaluation
WaymoMountain View, California, United States • San Francisco, California, United States • Bellevue, Washington, United States
Posted September 16, 2025
238000 - 302000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Waymo is a leader in autonomous vehicle technology, aiming to be the world's most trusted driver. The company focuses on improving mobility and saving lives through its Waymo Driver technology. With services like Waymo One, it offers rides to customers while maintaining high safety standards.
Job Description
Waymo is a leading autonomous driving technology company focused on building the Waymo Driver – The World's Most Experienced Driver – for safe and reliable operation. The Perception Evaluation team at Waymo develops and utilizes cutting-edge tools and methodologies to rigorously assess the performance of their Perception systems. They seek a Staff Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of transportation by directly impacting the quality and reliability of Waymo's autonomous vehicles.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience designing and building complex, scalable systems
- Demonstrated technical leadership in defining long-term strategy, developing roadmaps, and guiding teams
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively across diverse teams and communicate technical concepts clearly
- Deep expertise in the evaluation of Machine Learning systems at scale, encompassing metrics design, rigorous experimentation, large-scale data analysis, and statistical methods
- Hands-on experience with ML infrastructure, modern AI concepts (including foundation models or similar), and their practical application to solve real-world problems
- Proficiency in C++ and Python in a production environment
- Excellent problem-solving skills, clear technical communication, and a strong sense of end-to-end ownership
Benefits
- Yearly bonus program
- Equity incentive plan
- Company benefits program
