Senior Software Engineer (Mapping - Field Response)

• The Waymo Mapping team’s goal is to build a high resolution map of the world to support safe autonomous driving
• We work on creating the map using a combination of automatic and manual techniques and build the infrastructure to store, process, and distribute the map
• Own business-critical systems for taking low latency actions in response to signals from Waymo’s fleet
• Develop algorithms and infrastructure for keeping the map fresh
• Build robust backend infrastructure and data processing that will scale with Waymo’s growth
• Make high-impact contributions across Waymo’s Mapping stack including infrastructure development, algorithm advances, and tooling improvements

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
• Personalized workplace adjustments for diverse needs and abilities, including physical, mental, and neurodivergent considerations
• Access to mental health apps
• Onsite wellness centers
• Counseling services
• Second medical opinion for you and your loved ones
• Support programs including menopause benefit
• Medical advocacy program for transgender employees
• Competitive compensation
• Regular bonus and equity performance grant opportunities
• Generous 401(k) and regional retirement plans
• Annual cross-company compensation review and pay equity analysis
• 1-on-1 financial coaching
• Fertility and growing family assistance
• Parental leave and baby bonding leave
• Backup childcare
• Survivor income benefit
• Elder care and support
• Caregiver leave
• Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, sick leave, parental leave, disability, and holidays
• Jury duty leave
• Military leave
• Hybrid work model with remote work opportunities also available
• Educational reimbursement
• Peer learning and coaching platform
• Donation matching programs
• Volunteer hours
• Employee resource groups
• Internal community groups and local culture clubs
• Inspiring spaces to work, recharge, and collaborate with fellow Waymonauts
• On-site meals and snacks
• Fitness centers, massage programs, and ergonomic support
• On-demand fitness, wellbeing, and cooking classes
• Commuter benefits

• Backend engineer with experience building server-side infrastructure and data processing
• Solid coding skills (C++ preferred)

• 4 years of total experience

• Strong sense of ownership and ability to thrive in ambiguity
• Proven track record of being able to apply a broad range of skills to effectively solve business problems
• Master’s in Computer Science, Robotics or related field
• Experience in AV industry or Mapping