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Product Quality Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$84K - $109K/yr

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted ... Partner with firmware and system software teams to ensure hardware/software interface quality ...

Waymo

NPI Program Manager

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$230K - $284K/yr

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted ... Hardware Engineering is an innovative and collaborative group of electrical, mechanical ...

Waymo

Full Vehicle Platform Architect

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$230K - $284K/yr

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted ... Hardware Engineering is a diverse, innovative, and collaborative group of electrical, mechanical ...

Waymo

Diagnostics Engineer

Mountain View, CA · Hybrid

... and ears of Waymo's autonomous driving technology, and integrate those products into vehicle ... Lead analysis of sub-system diagnostics gaps and needs, informing future diagnostics investment

Waymo

Senior Vehicle Interior Engineer

Mountain View, CA · Hybrid

$123K - $169K/yr

Hardware Engineering is a diverse, innovative, and collaborative group of electrical, mechanical ... and ears of Waymo's autonomous driving technology, and integrate those products into vehicle ...

Waymo

Senior Vehicle Structures Engineer

Mountain View, CA · Hybrid

$118K - $161K/yr

Hardware Engineering is a diverse, innovative, and collaborative group of electrical, mechanical ... and ears of Waymo's autonomous driving technology, and integrate those products into vehicle ...

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How much do waymo autonomous driving system engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for waymo autonomous driving system engineer in the United States is $110,305.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,500.00 and $131,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Waymo Autonomous Driving System Engineer do?

A Waymo Autonomous Driving System Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and improving the systems that enable self-driving vehicles to operate safely and efficiently. This involves working on advanced technologies like perception, sensor fusion, localization, planning, and control algorithms. These engineers collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware and software, rigorous testing, and real-world deployment. Their ultimate goal is to create robust autonomous driving solutions that can handle complex driving scenarios and contribute to Waymo's mission of making transportation safer and more accessible.

How does a Waymo Autonomous Driving System Engineer typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during the development cycle?

As a Waymo Autonomous Driving System Engineer, you'll work closely with hardware, software, and safety teams to design, implement, and refine self-driving technologies. Collaboration is essential, as you'll often participate in joint problem-solving sessions, data reviews, and integration testing to ensure system reliability and safety. Regular sync meetings and agile workflows help keep everyone aligned on project goals and timelines. You may also interact with simulation, mapping, and testing teams to validate new features and troubleshoot issues, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Waymo Autonomous Driving System Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Waymo Autonomous Driving System Engineer, you need a strong background in computer science, robotics, and systems engineering, often supported by a relevant degree and experience in autonomous systems. Proficiency with programming languages like C++ and Python, simulation tools, and familiarity with ROS or similar robotics frameworks is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for this role. These skills are essential for developing safe, reliable, and innovative autonomous driving solutions in a highly collaborative and technically demanding environment.

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Infographic showing various Waymo Autonomous Driving System Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $110,305 per year, or $53 per hour.

Senior Software Engineer, Simulation, Vehicle & Autonomous Driving Realism

Mountain View, CA • On-site

Waymo
Internet and IT • 1 - 5K employees
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$204K - $259K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Support the development, testing, and evolution of mapping data in the simulator.

  • Improve, monitor, and ensure the performance, scalability, and reliability of the simulator.

  • Work closely with onboard and research engineers to scale simulation and enable critical Waymo milestones.

Job description

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver-The World's Most Experienced Driver™-to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo's fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.
The Simulator Team at Waymo builds state-of-the-art simulations of realistic environments for testing and training the Waymo Driver. The team is be a diverse, and collaborative group of software engineers, machine learning (ML) engineers, and data scientists. We develop industry-leading simulation solutions that measure and enhance the performance of the Waymo Driver. We achieve those goals by jointly modeling the real world, including self driving vehicle simulation, realistic agents (vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists), roads, traffic control systems, and weather conditions, and the full sensor suite including camera, Lidar and radars. Waymo's simulation allows the self driving software to be tested on millions of miles of traffic before they even hit the road. It is crucial to Waymo's mission of developing the world's most experienced driver.
The Vehicle and Automated Driving Realism team focuses on building tools and techniques to improve driving realism, which is one of the fundamental attributes of simulation. We ensure that signals we get from simulation reflect real-world driving performance. We care deeply about the performance, reliability, fidelity, and usability of Waymo's simulation.
In this role, you will report to a Senior Staff Engineering Manager.
You will:
  • Work closely with onboard and research engineers to scale simulation and enable critical Waymo milestones
  • Support development, testing and evolution of mapping data in the simulator
  • Improve / monitor the performance, scalability and the reliability of the simulator
  • Design the long term architecture to fit the product to an increasing number of internal customers

You have:
  • Hands-on experience building a popular (internal or external-facing) product
  • 5+ years of experience with backend knowledge such as workflows, databases, SQL, production monitoring, etc
  • Strong in C++

We prefer:
  • Experience with the release of software in a highly distributed heterogeneous execution environment
  • Experience with systems programming (game engines, database, OS, distributed)
  • Experience with ML Agent development

The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.
Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
Salary Range
$204,000-$259,000 USD

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