Staff Android Engineer, In-Car Experience

Job Summary

The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. This hybrid role involves creating reliable Android components and flows using modern technologies like Jetpack Compose, designing and maintaining software for in-car systems, and managing the full software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Create reliable Android components and flows using modern technologies like Jetpack Compose.
• Build features within the in-car interface that inspire trust and clearly communicate the vehicle's intentions.
• Work closely with UX/UI designers, Product Managers, and Vehicle Software Engineers to launch innovative in-car experiences.
• Design and maintain software controlling in-car systems such as displays, audio, and climate controls.
• Manage the full software development lifecycle, focusing on quality and robustness for safety-sensitive systems.

Requirements

• BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Android application development, including testing, maintaining, and launching features.
• Proven ability to design and implement significant features or components independently.
• Proficiency in Kotlin or Java, and a strong understanding of Android internals.
• Experience leading technical designs and mentoring other engineers.

Preferred

• Experience with Android platform (AOSP) development, custom Android builds, or embedded systems.
• A passion for pixel-perfect UI and creating fluid user experiences.
• Knowledge of in-car infotainment systems or automotive software development.
• Experience with performance analysis and optimization for resource-constrained devices.
• Full-stack experience, including designing and integrating with server-side APIs to support client features.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Android application development, including testing, maintaining, and launching features.
• Proven ability to design and implement significant features or components independently.
• Proficiency in Kotlin or Java, and a strong understanding of Android internals.
• Experience leading technical designs and mentoring other engineers.

Skills

• Proficiency in Kotlin or Java, and a strong understanding of Android internals.
• Experience with performance analysis and optimization for resource-constrained devices.
• Full-stack experience, including designing and integrating with server-side APIs to support client features.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus program.
• Equity incentive plan.
• Generous Company benefits program.

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 is a full-time position.