Full-Time
Waymo
1,001-5,000 employees
Develops self-driving technology for vehicles
Compensation Overview
$170k - $216k/yr
Senior
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
Mountain View, CA, USA
This is a hybrid role, which implies a mix of remote and in-office work.
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- 5+ years of experience in SW Development
- Strong knowledge of modern C++
- Experience designing, implementing and maintaining production software systems
- Linux on advanced user level
- Electrical engineering fundamentals
- Develop Waymo internal graph-based simulation framework in C++
- Improve simulation realism by implementing models of a vehicle and environmental conditions
- Combine past logged data with the output of the models running in a loop for a more representative simulation
- Work on Waymo internal real-time software/hardware co-simulation and signal bridging infrastructure for HIL
- Integrate SIL and HIL simulation with CI/CD pipelines
- Help triage simulation failures
- Passion for HIL simulation
- Embedded programming experience
- Linux for real-time applications
- Knowledge of general-purpose and automotive network systems (Ethernet, CAN, etc)
- Appreciation for design and code aesthetics
- Familiarity with the building blocks for data-center monitoring systems (databases, dashboards, etc)
Waymo develops self-driving technology for vehicles, known as the "Waymo Driver," which allows cars to navigate roads without human input. This system combines hardware, software, and computing power to ensure safe and efficient driving. Waymo serves various clients, including individual consumers, businesses, and logistics companies, and collaborates with automakers like Volvo to integrate its technology into their vehicles. Additionally, Waymo operates in the trucking sector through Waymo Via, focusing on improving goods delivery. The company generates revenue through partnerships with car manufacturers, licensing its technology, and offering autonomous ride-hailing services. Waymo's commitment to research and development enhances the predictive capabilities of its technology, allowing it to effectively respond to other road users. The goal of Waymo is to lead the autonomous vehicle industry by providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation solutions.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$11.1B
Headquarters
Mountain View, California
Founded
2009
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Waymo's partnership with Toyota accelerates autonomous tech for personal vehicles.
- Waymo Via optimizes long-haul transportation, enhancing efficiency in the trucking industry.
- Waymo's continuous R&D investment strengthens its leadership in autonomous vehicle innovation.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from Tesla's advancing Full Self-Driving technology.
- Potential regulatory challenges from new U.S. autonomous vehicle rules.
- Public skepticism and safety concerns may affect consumer trust and adoption.
What makes Waymo unique
- Waymo achieved the first fully self-driving trip on public roads in 2015.
- Waymo's technology integrates hardware, software, and computing power for safe navigation.
- Waymo partners with major automakers like Volvo to enhance vehicle safety and convenience.
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Benefits
401(k) Company Match
Performance Bonus
Company Equity
Hybrid Work Options
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↓ -3%Alphabet’s Waymo autonomous vehicle division is exploring a collaboration with Toyota to develop an autonomous vehicle platform that would bring self-driving technology to personally-owned cars. The partnership, which would also include Toyota’s innovation arm Woven by Toyota, would accelerate the development of autonomous and driver-assisted technology by tapping both companies’ strengths, according to a Tuesday [] The post Waymo and Toyota Explore Partnership to Bring Self-Driving Tech to Personal Vehicles appeared first on PYMNTS.com.
This is a switch from Waymo's previous focus on autonomous cars for ride-hailing services, although the company will still be developing its Waymo One robotaxi fleet.
Toyota has reached a preliminary agreement to partner with Waymo, considered the world's leading robotaxi company, to accelerate the deployment of advanced self-driving tech for personal use via a new autonomous vehicle platform.
The alliance combines Toyota's legacy and innovation with Waymo's cutting-edge self-driving technologies.
Simultaneously, the companies will explore integrating Waymo's autonomous technology into Toyota's future personally owned EVs.