Hiring: Staff Software Engineer, Fleet Optimization Company: Waymo Location: San Francisco, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-02 17:59:47 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: Algorithm Development, System Design, Software Implementation, Optimization, Fleet Management, C++, Python, Backend, Infrastructure, Quantitative Software Systems, Machine Learning, Large-Scale Data Analytics, Operations Research, Control Systems, Google Infrastructure, Developer Productivity Experience: - BS degree in Computer Science or related field - 5+ years of direct coding experience (backend or infrastructure preferred) - Professional experience building and analyzing quantitative software systems such as those involving algorithmic optimization, machine learning, or large-scale data analytics Required Skills: - Algorithm development, system design, and software implementation to solve multi-disciplinary problems at the intersection of computer science, optimization, and fleet management - Backend coding languages: C++ (secondary Python) - Instrument systems and analyze complex datasets to understand behaviors, troubleshoot problems, identify opportunities, and evaluate hypotheses and counterfactual scenarios - Evaluate and reason about optimization and forecasting system performance, including sensitivity to inputs, fidelity of output actuations, and interactions with other automated and human systems - Build, evolve, own, and operate mission-critical tools and systems responsible for the continuous optimization of fleet operations - Collaborate with Depot Operations, Product, UX, Data Science, and other Engineering teams to develop and improve automated systems, operational processes, and documentation Qualifications: - Experience implementing algorithms for multidimensional systems informed by practical knowledge in dynamics (system response, mechanics, system modelling), optimization (gradient descent, linear algebra, filtering), control (linear, state space, stochastic, feedback control), operations research (constraint optimization, linear programming), and/or implementing design patterns - Passion for working in cross-functional environments that include nontechnical stakeholders - Familiarity with Google infrastructure (e.g., Flume, Borg, Protocol Buffers, OnePlatform) or equivalent non-Google technologies - Experience with operations tooling, developer productivity, or developer tools - Strong bias for action 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!