Android OS and Infotainment Software Engineer
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with a mission to make it safe and easy for people and things to get where they’re going. Since our start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has been focused on building the World’s Most Experienced Driver in hopes of improving the world's access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. Our Waymo Driver powers Waymo One, our fully autonomous ride-hailing service, as well as Waymo Via, our trucking and local delivery service. To date, Waymo has driven over 20 million miles autonomously on public roads across 25 U.S. cities and conducted over 20 billion miles of simulation testing.
The Waymo In Car Experience team is responsible for the rider-facing features of the Waymo cars. We aim to inspire trust in the self-driving system by visualizing the sensor data and car actions in a meaningful and beautiful way. Further, the team works on all aspects of the user experience, including interior / exterior lighting, sound, and infotainment.
In this role you'll:
We are looking for a passionate engineer with a track record of bringing awesome products to market. You will work on an Android/C++ application to control the car features before and during a ride, to inspire trust in the self-driving systems. The team works closely with a small cross-functional team of product managers, designers and UX researchers, as well as the vehicle engineers and AI experts to experiment and iterate towards bringing this technology to customers.
This position requires experience in two or more of the following:
- BS/MS in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent practical experience
- Modifying Android OS, anywhere from the HAL up through the platform APIs
- C++ and OpenGL on embedded / mobile platforms.
- Experience in building and shipping an Android app from scratch using Google’s best practices
- Client-server protocols
- Bluetooth and related technologies
- Focus on pixel-perfect UI, and collaboration with UX designers
- Compelling communication skills, being able to collaborate with the wider Waymo team (product managers, designers, vehicle and robotics engineers, and executives)
Note: The following is only applicable for roles hired in the US. As we keep the safety of our employees and our communities top of mind, COVID-19 vaccinations continue to be a critical prevention measure to help end the pandemic. Because of this, Waymo requires all US-based employees who perform work onsite for Waymo to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are unable to be vaccinated due to a disability, medical condition or religious belief, Waymo will provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with federal, state, and local law.