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Waymo

Software Engineer, Multiverse

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$170K - $216K/yr

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 ...

Waymo

Data Scientist

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$170K - $216K/yr

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 ...

Waymo

Senior Data Scientist

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$204K - $259K/yr

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 ...

Waymo

Data Scientist

Mountain View, CA · On-site +1

$170K - $216K/yr

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 ...

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How much do waymo driver jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for waymo driver in the United States is $15.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a Waymo driver?

To thrive as a Waymo Driver, you need a clean driving record, attention to detail, and the ability to follow complex procedures, often backed by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with vehicle technology, ability to operate onboard computing devices, and sometimes completion of specialized Waymo training are important. Strong observational skills, reliability, and clear communication make someone stand out in this position. These skills ensure safe vehicle operation, accurate reporting, and effective collaboration with engineering teams in a technology-driven environment.

What does a Waymo driver do?

A typical day for a Waymo Driver involves monitoring and manually operating advanced autonomous vehicles, recording detailed observations, and ensuring safety protocol compliance during real-world road tests. Drivers frequently interact with Waymo's engineering, safety, and operations teams to provide feedback on vehicle performance and road conditions. The role often includes multiple driving shifts, exposure to various road environments, and strict adherence to data collection standards. Teamwork and effective communication are important, as drivers play a critical link between front-line vehicle operations and ongoing technical improvements.

How do I become a Waymo driver?

To become a Waymo driver, candidates typically need a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and a minimum age requirement, often 21 or older. Applicants usually undergo a background check, vehicle inspection, and training on safety protocols and the Waymo driving system. Prior experience in driving or transportation can be beneficial, and the role involves working in autonomous vehicle environments with a focus on safety and customer service.

What is a Waymo driver?

A Waymo Driver job involves overseeing and testing Waymo's autonomous vehicles to ensure safe operation. As a trained autonomous specialist, you monitor the vehicle's behavior, take control if necessary, and provide feedback to improve performance. The role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and collaboration with engineers. It is a crucial position in refining self-driving technology for future deployment.

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Infographic showing various Waymo Driver job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 31% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,394 per year, or $15.6 per hour.

Software Reliability Engineer, Waymo Fleet

Waymo

Mountain View, CA • On-site

$175K - $215K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

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.
Waymo's Software Reliability Engineers (SRE) are responsible for the stable operation of Waymo's fully autonomous systems and supporting infrastructure. As an SRE, you combine software and systems engineering techniques to build and run large-scale, fault-tolerant, reliable systems. You focus on optimizing existing systems, building new infrastructure, eliminating manual, error-prone or time-consuming work through automation, and ensuring products that are fast, efficient, and effective.
This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to the Tech Lead Manager.
You will:
  • Collaborate with other engineers to build reliable systems for autonomous vehicle operations, including depot logistics, automation flow, and critical vehicle state infrastructure
  • Manage end-to-end availability and performance for core fleet services, ensuring we have enough usable vehicle supply available to meet targeted user demand, and developing observability and automation to support this goal
  • Involvement in the whole lifecycle of services - from inception and design, through deployment, operation and refinement
  • Write designs and implement software to improve system architecture, telemetry or deployment for fleet-specific mission-critical services, preventing outages that could hinder vehicle launch or maintenance
  • Write designs and code software/automation for Global Infrastructure
  • Serve as the first responder for fleet and supply infrastructure by leading incident response efforts. You'll participate in a sustainable on-call rotation, while championing a culture of blameless retrospectives to drive continuous improvement

You have:
  • 2+ years of experience writing clean, efficient code in C++, Java and/or Python
  • Interest and enthusiasm for massive distributed systems and a drive to solve the unique production engineering challenges found at the intersection of software and physical vehicle fleets
  • A proven track record of enhancing system visibility and reliability through sophisticated monitoring, hands-on troubleshooting, and experience with exponential service scaling
  • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or similar experience

We prefer:
  • Demonstrated ability as an individual contributor engineer, contributing to scalable, high quality software
  • 3+ years of industry experience
  • A Bachelors of Computer Science (or similar)
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills, a collaborative interpersonal approach, and high customer empathy

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
$175,000-$215,000 USD

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