- BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Math, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Extensive experience operating technical leadership level at an autonomous vehicle (AV) company, AV simulation company, robotics company, or a related complex simulation/autonomy domain.
- Proven track record of setting multi-year technical vision, driving multi-quarter roadmaps, and delivering complex horizontal software integrations across organizational boundaries.
- Deep expertise architecting large-scale, high-complexity simulation or autonomy systems, integrating onboard software stacks, ML models, and vehicle platforms into simulation.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical designs, trade-offs, and strategies to diverse stakeholders, including senior leadership, partner engineering, research, and product teams.
- Strong hands-on technical proficiency in C++ and large-scale software architecture, with demonstrated ability to establish collaboration structures across team boundaries.
We Prefer
- Direct experience architecting end-to-end autonomous driving or robotics simulators, including closed-loop simulation, scenario generation, and onboard/offboard software interfaces
- Experience integrating next-generation onboard ML architectures, planning/behavior models, high-definition mapping, or environmental/weather models into simulation
- Experience driving large-scale simulation mode migrations and supporting multi-generation vehicle platforms across open-loop and closed-loop evaluation
- Proven success leading large-scale software re-architecture and cross-functional integration projects while maintaining high developer velocity and system reliability
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.