Senior Software Engineer (Core Platforms)

Responsibilities The Core Platform team is responsible for software and infrastructure on several components of the Waymo self-driving system The team’s scope covers everything from low-level system software to high‑bandwidth data logging, IPC (low‑latency and high‑throughput), performance analysis, full‑system debugging, system telemetry, and reliability We work closely with the Hardware, Compute, Sensor, Perception, Behavior and Machine Learning teams to build the most performant and low‑latency self‑driving solution in the industry This positions reports to the Tech Lead Manager Work on a small team of Software Engineers to develop system software components from early prototyping to production launch of autonomous vehicles Improve the efficiency, reliability, and trustworthiness of onboard software infrastructure Collaborate with a variety of engineering teams to take on complex problems Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents Employee assistance programs focused on mental health Personalized workplace adjustments for diverse needs and abilities, including physical, mental, and neurodivergent considerations Access to mental health apps Onsite wellness centers Counseling services Second medical opinion for you and your loved ones Medical advocacy program for transgender employees Support programs including menopause benefit Competitive compensation Regular bonus and equity performance grant opportunities Generous 401(k) and regional retirement plans Annual cross‑company compensation review and pay equity analysis 1-on-1 financial coaching Fertility and growing family assistance Parental leave and baby bonding leave Survivor income benefit Elder care and support Backup childcare Caregiver leave Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, sick leave, parental leave, disability, and holidays Jury duty leave Military leave Hybrid work model with remote work opportunities also available Educational reimbursement Peer learning and coaching platform Donation matching programs Employee resource groups Volunteer hours Internal community groups and local culture clubs Inspiring spaces to work, recharge, and collaborate with fellow Waymonauts On‑site meals and snacks Fitness centers, massage programs, and ergonomic support On-demand fitness, wellbeing, and cooking classes Commuter benefits Requirements Proficiency in C++ Experience developing applications for Linux‑based embedded devices Familiarity with operating systems concepts on Linux: networking, filesystems, performance troubleshooting, device I/O, and concurrency BA/BS degree in Computer Science, or relevant technical field or equivalent practical experience 5+ years of relevant work experience Familiarity with robotics concepts: inter‑process messaging, logging, reproducibility, diagnostics, and fail‑safe designs Knowledge of GPUs, ML accelerators, power management, high‑performance networking or performance optimization Proficiency in Python Experience driving change in existing, complex systems and codebases #J-18808-Ljbffr Waymo