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Senior Software Engineer, Compute Software

Waymo · Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
71 days
Waymo's roles stay open a median of 103 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Waymo's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Waymo
high
353 stale, 9 reposted of 353 open
Hiring momentum
66 roles opened in the last 90 days
↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-11-14

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.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
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

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Listed by Waymo on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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