Senior System Test Engineer, Perception

About the role

The Systems Engineering team within Waymo is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team. This role is responsible for developing test strategies and methodologies to support rapid scaling and handling rare, but critical, edge cases in the autonomous vehicle environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop test strategies and new methodologies to support rapid scaling and rare, but critical, edge cases
• Design and implement metrics, test plans, and simulated scenarios for testing the autonomous vehicle in off-nominal situations, such as after a fault occurs or when remote assistance is needed, across multiple platforms
• Write reusable, high quality, software for analyzing simulation test results and be an enabler and advocate for automation at scale
• Lead cross-functionally to unblock development of scalable multi-platform testing, working with partner teams who develop the simulator or code running onboard the AV
• Use your knowledge of autonomous vehicles, engineering, and test strategy development to review and provide feedback on system requirements and feature validation plans

Requirements

• An advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or other relevant technical field OR equivalent practical experience involving perception or robotic systems
• Experience with software development for robotics OR experience with software verification and validation for software running on robotic, safety critical or high reliability systems
• A strong grasp of Machine Learning fundamentals and applied statistical concepts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience contributing to projects spanning across multiple disciplines
• Experience in data analysis/modeling or software engineering using Python and SQL, knowledge of C++ preferred

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Engineering experience (graduate school and industry experience both count)
• Experience in autonomous vehicles, robotics, assisted driving technology, or other safety critical or high reliability systems
• Experience leading cross-team initiatives, including coordinating with external vendors or partners to deliver high-impact solutions

Skills

• Knowledge of autonomous vehicles, engineering, and test strategy development

Benefits

Waymo offers a comprehensive benefits package including a discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Pay

The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level.

Schedule

This role follows a hybrid work schedule.