Full-Time
Staff Software Engineer
Simulator
Posted on 1/13/2025
Waymo
1,001-5,000 employees
Develops self-driving technology for vehicles
Compensation Overview
$226k - $286kAnnually
Senior, Expert
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
Mountain View, CA, USA
- Hands-on experience building a popular user facing (internal or external) product.
- Experience on backend knowledge such workflows, database, SQL, and production monitoring.
- Design and coding skills
- In C++ or Python.
- Design the long-term architecture and software features to fit the product for an increasing number of internal customers.
- Design a smooth experience of how our product can fit into the Waymo eval tooling eco-system.
- Continue to find novel ways to improve the driving realism of Waymo simulation.
- Improve / monitor the scalability and the reliability of the product.
- Mentor other (senior) engineers in the team.
- 5+ years of experience
- Previous Technical Lead experience.
- Experience working on full stack or working with front-end engineers
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 collaborates with major automakers, like Volvo, to integrate its technology into their vehicles, enhancing safety and convenience. Additionally, Waymo operates in the logistics sector with Waymo Via, focusing on efficient goods delivery. The company generates revenue through partnerships with car manufacturers, licensing its technology, and offering autonomous ride-hailing services. Waymo stands out from competitors by continuously investing in research and development to improve the predictive capabilities of its technology, ensuring it can 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
$10.8B
Headquarters
Mountain View, California
Founded
2009
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Waymo's $5.6 billion investment accelerates expansion in key markets like San Francisco.
- Collaboration with Uber expands Waymo's reach in autonomous ride-hailing services.
- Testing in 10 new cities by 2025 enhances Waymo's technology adaptability.
What critics are saying
- Competition from Tesla and others could challenge Waymo's market position.
- Regulatory hurdles may delay Waymo's expansion into new cities.
- Partnership with Uber could expose Waymo to reputational risks.
What makes Waymo unique
- Waymo achieved the first fully self-driving trip on public roads in 2015.
- Waymo Driver combines hardware, software, and computing for safe, efficient navigation.
- Partnerships with automakers like Volvo enhance Waymo's technology integration and market presence.
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↑ 0%Uber said Wednesday (March 5) that it is now offering rides in autonomous vehicles in Austin, Texas, and will later do the same in Atlanta.Riders who opt in for this offering on the Uber app in Austin could be matched with an autonomous vehicle from Waymo, Uber said in a Wednesday press release.“With Waymo’s technology and Uber’s proven platform, we’re excited to introduce our customers to a future of transportation that is increasingly electric and autonomous,” Uber said in the release.Riders who request an UberX, Uber Green, Comfort or Comfort Electric could be matched with one of Waymo’s fully autonomous Jaguar I-PACE vehicles, according to the release.Before the vehicle is sent to pick them up, riders will have the option to accept the autonomous vehicle or request a ride with a driver, the release said.When a Waymo vehicle arrives, riders can use the Uber app to unlock the vehicle, open the trunk and start the trip, per the release. They will be able to access customer service at any time through the app or inside the vehicle.The autonomous vehicle rides will cover 37 square miles in Austin, according to the release. The companies plan to expand this range in the future.“Atlanta is up next,” the release said. “Employees are already taking fully autonomous trips with Waymo in the city, a key step as we prepare to offer Waymo rides to the public there — only on Uber.”It was reported in January that Uber and rival ridesharing company Lyft were both reinvesting in driverless cars after having abandoned the technology earlier.The Jan. 6 Wall Street Journal report said that both companies were responding to signs that driverless technology could be about to blossom outside of a handful of “experimental markets.”It was also reported in January that Waymo plans to test its vehicles — with a driver behind the wheel — in 10 new cities in 2025 so that it can see how its self-driving vehicles adapt to the traffic patterns, road design, weather conditions and other factors in different cities.In Waymo’s core markets of San Francisco, Phoenix and Los Angeles, the vehicles have already driven millions of miles
Waymo plans to launch passenger service in Atlanta later this year, and has already begun preliminary operations in the city.
On the other hand, Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet, has launched autonomous taxis in select U.S. cities, providing a glimpse of what could soon be commonplace.
As Uber strengthens its position in the market, its focus on expanding services and enhancing customer loyalty is paying off, with notable growth in both membership and demand across its platforms. Uber says it is entering 2025 with momentum, driven by a surge in its Uber One membership program and increased demand across its Mobility and Delivery services. During the company’s fourth-quarter and full-year earnings call Wednesday (Feb. 5), Chief Financial Officer Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah noted, “we’re leaning into membership.” Uber added 5 million members to its Uber One program during the quarter, bringing its overall membership to 30 million. Uber’s fourth-quarter gross bookings rose 18%, to $44.2 billion, with Mobility and Delivery bookings both increasing 18%. Revenue increased 20%, to $12 billion
Auto mode activated: We’re beginning our first fully autonomous miles for Waymo employees in Atlanta, building on years of experience and 33M+ miles across SF, PHX, LA, and ATX. Public autonomous rides will come to Atlantans exclusively through @Uber later this year. pic.twitter.com/NQ2uahp481 — Waymo (@Waymo) January 30, 2025Waymo LLC announced today that it’s giving its first fully autonomous rides to employees in Atlanta. This is the first step towards a public deployment the self-driving unit of Alphabet Inc. has planned for later this year with the help of Uber Technologies Inc.According to The Verge, this deployment is just the beginning of Waymo’s plans this year. The company said it will send autonomous vehicles (AVs) to 10 new cities in 2025, starting with Las Vegas and San Diego