Senior Software Engineer, Vehicle Platforms C++
Waymo · Mountain View, CA, US
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Waymo's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Waymo's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Waymo
- high 348 stale, 9 reposted of 353 open
- Hiring momentum
- 490 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Waymo's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Waymo.
About this role
As a Senior Software Engineer at Waymo, you will develop high-quality C++ software systems that manage autonomous vehicle functions, working on both on-vehicle and off-vehicle software. Your role will involve leading cross-functional workflows, analyzing field data and simulation results, and contributing to the scaling of Waymo's autonomous driving technology across various vehicle platforms and cities.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Waymo as an employer.
What you need
- Experience as a technical leader or key individual contributor for cross-functional and complex projects
- Advanced knowledge of C++ patterns, idioms, and unit test methodology
- Degree (BS, MS) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar or equivalent practical experience
- At least 5 years of professional experience developing production software in modern C++ (i.e., C++17, C++20, etc.)
- Experience designing, developing for and troubleshooting distributed systems
- Experience in embedded systems (microcontrollers / resource constrained) and/or distributed systems comprising embedded devices and backend systems
Nice to have
- In-depth understanding of microcontroller-based embedded systems and associated development and debugging tools
- Working experience with safety critical systems / functional safety
- Working experience with cybersecurity (e.g., Secure Boot, SecOC, MACSec)
- Open source projects that demonstrate dedication to crafting high quality C++ software
What you get
- Discretionary annual bonus program
- Equity incentive plan
- Generous Company benefits program
Worth weighing
- No specific details on the hybrid work schedule
- Salary range provided but actual pay depends on various factors
- Role focuses heavily on C++ and embedded systems, which may limit exposure to other programming languages or technologies
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Listed by Waymo on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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