Senior System Test Engineer, Perception

About the role

The Systems Engineering team within Waymo focuses on blending software and hardware systems in groundbreaking new ways. We set the high performance standards that ensure our vehicles run smoothly and keep passengers safe, then design and perform the tests that validate that performance.

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 and in support of rapid commercialization
• 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

We prefer candidates with 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, and a strong grasp of Machine Learning fundamentals and applied statistical concepts.

Qualifications

• 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
• Strong grasp of Machine Learning fundamentals and applied statistical concepts
• Solid written and verbal communication 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

Skills

You have a solid understanding of autonomous vehicles, engineering, and test strategy development, and you can lead cross-team initiatives, including coordinating with external vendors or partners to deliver high-impact solutions.

Benefits

Waymo offers a competitive salary range of $196,000—$242,000 USD, 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.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.

Schedule

This role follows a hybrid work schedule.