Senior Software Engineer, Simulator Orchestration

About the Role

This is a hybrid role. As a core contributor to the Simulator Orchestration team, you will focus on solving practical simulation challenges by intelligently configuring and orchestrating simulator features.

What You Will Do

• Architect Simulation Solutions: Drive the simulator development of the environments required for new initiatives, such as complex weather setups, new geography expansions (e.g., left-hand traffic), and adapting the simulator to support next-generation onboard capabilities.
• Design the Orchestration Layer: Design and implement systems that dynamically select and compose simulator features based on the specific environment and context, bringing us closer to a truly universal simulator.
• Navigate Complex Systems: Dive deep into a massive C++ codebase of onboard and simulator code. You are willing to get your hands dirty. You will rely on strong code-reading and debugging skills to trace and resolve complex interactions between different systems, shipping robust, production-ready code.
• Collaborate Across Boundaries: Act as the technical glue between teams. You'll partner closely with partners from Simulator, Eval and Onboard orgs, taking the building blocks they provide and turning them into complete, end-to-end simulation solutions.

What You Bring

We are looking for a strong generalist software engineer who leans heavily toward practical execution and is comfortable navigating large-scale, interconnected systems.

• Engineering Craftsmanship:
  • 5+ years of industry experience in software development.
  • Solid proficiency in C++ (preferred) or Python, with a strong ability to read, navigate, and debug large, existing codebases.
  • Experience building orchestration, dynamic configuration, or integration layers for large-scale software systems.
• Practical Problem Solving:
  • A proven track record of delivering working solutions in highly complex, ambiguous technical domains.
  • A pragmatic approach to engineering. You are willing to find compromises and make the right trade-offs to achieve the broader goal, avoiding the trap of over-engineering or getting stuck in "ideal land."
• Collaboration & Communication:
  • Exceptional communication skills. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, negotiating technical boundaries, and building successful partnerships with upstream and downstream teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep passion for solving complex evaluation problems with simulation technology to advance autonomous driving.
• Track record in delivering goals via practical solutions.
• Background in fields that rely heavily on complex systems integration, such as autonomous vehicles, robotics, simulation, or large backend infrastructure.

Pay

Salary Range: $213,000—$263,000 USD. Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level.