Software Engineer, Onboard Reliability Infra

Who you are

You have a solid background in software engineering with experience in building reliable systems — you've developed and maintained software that ensures high performance and reliability in complex environments. You possess a deep understanding of system behavior and can implement metrics that provide immediate insights into performance. Your collaborative spirit allows you to work effectively across teams, refining workflows to ensure smooth operations at scale.

You are proficient in programming languages such as Java and Python — you've used these skills to architect and develop critical infrastructure that supports robust software design. Your analytical mindset enables you to proactively detect anomalies and automate processes, contributing to the overall health of onboard software.

You thrive in a hybrid work environment, balancing remote collaboration with in-person teamwork — you understand the importance of communication and collaboration in achieving business-critical goals. You are committed to continuous learning and improvement, always seeking to enhance your technical skills and knowledge.

Desirable

Experience with autonomous systems or related technologies is a plus — you understand the unique challenges and opportunities in the field of autonomous driving. Familiarity with metrics and monitoring tools will help you excel in this role, as you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability of onboard software.

What you'll do

As a Software Engineer on the Onboard Reliability Infra team, you will architect the backbone of onboard reliability — your primary responsibility will be to build the critical infrastructure and tooling ecosystem that ensures onboard software is robust and reliable by design. You will develop a deep understanding of system behavior, implementing dense, low-noise metrics that provide immediate insight into vehicle and fleet performance.

You will collaborate across Waymo to refine reliability workflows, ensuring that business-critical operations run smoothly and safely at scale. Your engineering efforts will focus on proactively detecting anomalies and automating clustering, which will enhance the overall reliability of the Waymo Driver.

You will report to a Staff Software Engineer / Tech Lead Manager, working closely with other engineers to drive improvements in software health and development velocity. Your contributions will directly impact the safety and efficiency of autonomous driving technology, making a difference in the lives of riders.

What we offer

Waymo offers a competitive salary range of $170,000—$216,000 USD, along with eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus program and equity incentive plan. You will also benefit from a generous company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements. Join us in our mission to improve access to mobility and save lives through innovative technology.