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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 13 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
In this role, you will be part of the Compute Software team at Waymo, focusing on designing and building high-performance C++ software that connects autonomous driving technology with custom silicon and compute platforms. Your responsibilities will include developing Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test harnesses, driving system qualification across hardware revisions, and troubleshooting software-to-hardware communication issues. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability and performance of the software across various platforms.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- 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
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 5+ years of industry experience
- Strong proficiency in modern C++
- Experience designing systems software, software testing methodologies, or scalable test automation frameworks
- Hands-on experience with Linux/Unix environments, build systems, scripting (Python/Bash), and modern CI/CD/version control workflows
- Strong analytical and debugging skills
Nice to have
- Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) setups, automated lab testbeds, or embedded test environments
- Prior experience in post-silicon validation, System-Level Testing (SLT), ASIC bring-up, or diagnostic software development
- Exposure to hardware-software interfacing (e.g., Memory-Mapped I/O, device drivers, firmware, POSIX APIs, bare-metal/RTOS)
- Knowledge of standard hardware communication protocols (e.g., PCIe, I2C, SPI, UART, JTAG) or compute IP blocks (DDR, DMA)
- Familiarity with compiler toolchains/frameworks (e.g., LLVM, MLIR, GCC) or experience optimizing runtime performance for machine learning workloads
What you get
- Discretionary annual bonus program
- Equity incentive plan
- Generous Company benefits program
Worth weighing
- Salary range provided, but actual starting pay depends on various job-related factors
- Role involves complex debugging and troubleshooting, which may require significant problem-solving skills
- Hybrid work schedule may imply some in-office requirements, which could affect work-life balance
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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