Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.
Waymo's Compute Team is tasked with a critical and exciting mission: We deliver the compute platform responsible for running the fully autonomous vehicle’s software stack. To achieve our mission, we architect and create high-performance custom silicon; we develop system-level compute architectures that push the boundaries of performance, power, and latency; and we collaborate closely with many other teammates to ensure we design and optimize hardware and software for maximum performance. We are a multidisciplinary team seeking curious and talented teammates to work on one of the world’s highest performance automotive compute platforms.
This role follows a hybrid work schedule, and you will report to the Tech Lead Manager of the Compute team.
You will:
- Develop the simulation solutions to support early software development and architecture exploration for next-generation SoC
- Integrate Waymo in-house accelerator models into the full-system simulation infrastructure
- Establish and maintain a robust CI/CD workflow based on simulation to ensure Waymo onboard software achieves production quality during pre-silicon phases
- Collaborate closely with various teams to proactively identify functional silicon bugs and performance bottlenecks in the pre-silicon stage using a modern, simulation-centric methodology
- Interact with cross-functional engineering teams to identify opportunities and requirements
You have:
- Proven expertise in C++ programming
- Advanced degrees in EECS, coupled with a minimum of three years of industry experience
- Solid understanding of computer operating system & SoC architecture, e.g. IOMMU, DMA, etc
- Knowledge of full-system simulation and virtualization, e.g. gem5, SystemC, QEMU, KVM, etc
- Strong English communication skills (written and verbal)
We prefer:
- Experience with high-performance interconnects and memory interfaces, such as AXI/AMBA, PCIe, DRAM, and Ethernet
- Familiarity with accelerators (e.g., ML accelerators or GPUs) or comparable high-performance designs
- Expertise in bare metal programming, embedded systems, Linux internals, operating systems, boot loaders, drivers, and firmware
- Proficiency in performance and power analysis techniques
The expected base salary range for this full-time position is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
Skills Required
- Proven expertise in C++ programming
- Advanced degrees in EECS
- Minimum of three years of industry experience
- Solid understanding of computer operating system & SoC architecture
- Knowledge of full-system simulation and virtualization
Waymo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered strong for full‑time technical roles, aligning with top‑tier AV/Big Tech benchmarks. Employer materials also emphasize competitive pay with eligibility for bonuses and equity as part of total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage spans medical, dental, vision, mental‑health resources, onsite wellness centers, and counseling, with specialized programs such as menopause and transgender medical advocacy. Dependents are included, indicating depth across core health needs.
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Parental & Family Support — Offerings include fertility and family‑forming assistance, parental and baby‑bonding leave, caregiver and elder‑care support, and backup childcare. These programs are positioned to support families through multiple life stages.
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What We Do
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with a mission to make it safe and easy for people and things to move around. With the Waymo Driver, we can improve the world’s mobility while saving thousands of lives. Waymo reaches out to candidates from official channels only (e.g. directly from @waymo.com email addresses, or through our recruiters or sourcers who are noted as such on LinkedIn). We do not contact candidates about career opportunities through instant messaging apps like Telegram, email addresses from domains other than waymo.com (such as Gmail addresses), direct messages on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or text messages. Visit waymo.com to check out our official job listings.
