Systems Engineer, Collision Avoidance

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the 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 One, a fully autonomous ride-hailing service, and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over one million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving tens of millions of miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 13+ U.S. states.

Waymo's Systems Engineering team works together to blend software and hardware systems in groundbreaking new ways. We set the high performance standards that ensure our vehicles run smoothly and keep passengers safe, then design and perform the tests that validate that performance. We're looking for talented teammates who'll help us maintain strong teamwork and are passionate about driving results.

In this hybrid role, you will report to a Systems Engineering Manager.

You will:

• Use your deep knowledge of complex AV/ADAS hardware/software systems and well honed systems engineering best practices to contribute to a cutting edge collision avoidance test program
• Work with various partner teams across the company to deeply understand the collision avoidance problem space and help prioritize the right long-term solutions
• Contribute to the full stack: envision new frameworks, create new process/procedures/tools, define coverage requirements, support test planning and execution, perform data analysis, and prioritize and clearly communicating results to stakeholders
• Design and implement automation to assist in test generation, interpretation and analysis

You have:

• 5+ years of experience in collision avoidance and/or a strong AV/ADAS background
• Degree in a technical or quantitative field or equivalent practical experience and 5+years relevant work experience in robotics, aerospace automotive systems engineering, or equivalent experience
• Strong team player who communicates clearly
• A passion for improving road safety through the thoughtful application of robotics systems and automation

We prefer:

• Experience with cutting-edge simulation environments
• Experience designing, implementing, or using human collision avoidance reference models
• Coding knowledge in at least one of the following: SQL, Python, C, C++, or other querying or data management languages
• Experience shipping production-ready systems
• Experience in strategy, change management, and rolling-out large scale initiatives

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

$183,000-$232,000 USD

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