Software Engineer, Perception Scaling Evaluation
Waymo · Mountain View, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA
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 Software Engineer on the Perception Scaling Evaluation team at Waymo, you will focus on enhancing the Waymo Driver's perception capabilities across various driving conditions and environments. Your role involves collaborating with engineering teams to influence the development of next-generation perception technology, architecting automation frameworks for evaluating the safety and performance of the driver, and innovating simulation tools for sensor emulation. You will also support the sign-off process for sensing system development and present results during milestone reviews.
- 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
- BS in Computer Science, Robotics, similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience
- 2+ years of experience in industrial AI applications involving the creation, maintenance, and evaluation of ML products
- Experience developing and conducting eval for large ML software systems
- Strong experience programming in C++ with robust and efficient code
Nice to have
- MS or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience with at least 2 years of industry experience
- Experience with autonomous vehicles (L4) or ADAS systems (L2/L3)
- Strong software architecture skills
What you get
- Discretionary annual bonus program
- Equity incentive plan
- Generous Company benefits program
Worth weighing
- No specific details on the exact nature of the projects you'll be working on
- The role involves significant collaboration, which may require strong interpersonal skills
- The salary range is broad and dependent on various factors, so actual pay may vary significantly
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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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