Systems Engineer, Perception

Waymo

Mountain View, CA, US
Base: $196,000 - $248,000 usd; bonus/equity: discr...
Hybrid
Perception systems knowledge
Software release qualification
Analysis and evaluation tools
Waymo is seeking a Systems Engineer for their perception team in Mountain View or San Francisco, CA. The role involves developing and qualifying perception software systems and requires strong technical skills in software engineering, particularly with simulation and data evaluation

Job Summary

  • Waymo's Systems Engineering team blends software and hardware systems to set high performance standards for safe vehicle operation.
  • You will use your knowledge of perception systems to propose requirements based on statistical, risk-based arguments and lead the qualification of perception software systems.
  • Develop reusable, high-quality analysis and evaluation tools based on simulation and fleet data to design, debug, and execute tests.

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Waymo is seeking a Systems Engineer for their perception team in Mountain View or San Francisco, CA. The role involves developing and qualifying perception software systems and requires strong technical skills in software engineering, particularly with simulation and data evaluation.

Salary

Base: $196,000 - $248,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan; Benefits: generous Company benefits program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • perception systems knowledge
  • software release qualification
  • analysis and evaluation tools
  • simulation and fleet data
  • technical reports and presentations

Nice-to-have

  • systems engineering fundamentals
  • lidar, camera, radar data
  • safety-critical systems testing
  • machine learning/computer vision/AI systems

Key Requirements

  • Advanced degree OR 4 years practical experience
  • Software engineering for simulation and data evaluation
  • Python or other high-level language experience
  • Juggling multiple projects
  • Managing projects with multiple contributors
  • Excellent technical communication and writing skills

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