Hiring: Staff Software Engineer, Collision Avoidance Testing Company: Waymo Location: Mountain View, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-02 17:59:47 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: C++, Python, Software Architecture, API Design, Simulation Systems, Autonomous Vehicles, Robotics, Technical Leadership, Mentorship, Collision Avoidance Testing Experience: - 10+ years of experience in Software Engineering - Demonstrated ability to design robust, scalable, and maintainable software architectures and APIs - Technical leadership skills, with the ability to drive strategy, influence across teams, and mentor other engineers Required Skills: - Strong C++ and Python coding skills - Architecting software and designing systems that enable scalable and maintainable testing of autonomous vehicle collision avoidance capabilities - Establishing strategic technical partnerships with the simulation team to co-design well-defined and extensible APIs - Integrating, testing, and validating the latest state of the art simulation technologies with collision avoidance testing frameworks - Developing new tools and capabilities to automate test quality and performance - Mentoring more junior engineers Qualifications: - BS in Computer Science or a related field - Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related field (preferred) - Experience in autonomous vehicles or robotics (preferred) - Experience with simulation systems (preferred) Compensation: - Base salary range: $251,000—$310,000 USD - Eligible to participate in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!