Software Integration Engineer

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver-The World's Most Experienced Driver™-to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo One, a fully autonomous ride-hailing service, and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over one million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving tens of millions of miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 13+ U.S. states.Hardware Engineering is a diverse, innovative, and collaborative group of electrical, mechanical, reliability, software and vehicle engineers. We design, build, and perfect the products which are the eyes and ears of Waymo's autonomous driving technology, and integrate those products into vehicle platforms. We're seeking curious and talented teammates to keep us moving in the right direction.In this hybrid role, you will report to a Director. You will:Lead the integration of software components across different domains, including embedded systems, autonomous driving software, and custom hardware platforms.Develop and execute comprehensive integration plans to validate system functionality and performance.Identify and debug complex system-level issues arising from software and hardware interactions.Collaborate with software and hardware engineers to define interfaces and ensure seamless integration.Improve integration processes and methodologies.Contribute to the development of new product introduction (NPI) processes for autonomous driving systems.Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.You have:Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience.10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on system integration.Experience leading successful hardware/software integration programs spanning embedded software, autonomous software, custom hardware, and automotive systems.Programming skills in C++Experience with software development lifecycle and integration best practices.Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) processesWe prefer:Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field.Experience in Python.Experience with autonomous driving systems or robotics.Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, Ethernet).Experience with software configuration management tools.#LI-HybridThe 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. 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. Salary Range$272,000-$346,000 USD