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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 7 days Waymo's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Waymo's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Waymo
- low 0 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
- 2026-09-17
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 Software Engineer - Data Importer at Waymo, you will work on mission-critical onboard software, collaborating with system and hardware engineers as well as product teams to develop solutions that enhance the business. Your role will involve addressing real-world challenges such as hardware resilience, CPU efficiency, and data management.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- 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
- BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of backend/infra experience
- Experience with distributed and large-scale systems
Nice to have
- Experience with C++
- Experience working closely with hardware
- Experience with in-depth debugging
What you get
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- 40 hours/year sick time (statutory, where applicable); 5 days/event (discretionary)
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Remote work availability may vary by location
- Focus on hardware resilience and efficiency may indicate a need for specialized knowledge
Summarised from Waymo's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Waymo on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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