Backend Software Engineer (Simulation)

The Simulator Team at Waymo builds state-of-the-art simulations of realistic environments for testing and training the Waymo Driver Our team is a diverse, and collaborative group of software engineers, machine learning (ML) engineers, and data scientists We develop industry-leading simulation solutions using advanced ML algorithms that measure and enhance the performance of the Waymo Driver We achieve those goals by jointly modeling the real world, including realistic agents (vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists), roads, traffic control systems, and weather conditions, and the full sensor suite including camera, Lidar and radars In this hybrid role, you will report to a Senior Engineering Manager Design and develop C++ software systems and infrastructure for our realistic world generation platform and its integration in downstream Waymo applications Work closely with simulation, onboard, system engineers and data science on features to enable critical Waymo milestones Monitor and improve the performance, scalability, testing, and the reliability of the platform Work with other engineers to design the long-term architecture of the system 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 Second medical opinion for you and your loved ones Medical advocacy program for transgender employees Support programs including menopause benefit Counseling services Competitive compensation Regular bonus and equity performance grant opportunities Generous 401(k) and regional retirement plans 1-on-1 financial coaching Annual cross-company compensation review and pay equity analysis Fertility and growing family assistance Parental leave and baby bonding leave Survivor income benefit Backup childcare Elder care and support 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 Volunteer hours Employee resource groups 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 BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent 5+ years of solid coding and design skills Strong professional experience developing modern C++ production software Ability to solve open-ended technical challenges 5+ years of experience with backend technologies, workflows, databases, and production monitoring Excellent collaboration and communication skills Working experience with ML and Generative AI models Experience with the release of software in a highly distributed heterogeneous execution environment Some experience developing metrics Some experience with large-scale data processing using frameworks like Google Data Flow or Apache Beam Experience with developing user-facing APIs and interfaces between different components #J-18808-Ljbffr Waymo