Software Engineer, Mapping

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Build backend infrastructure and improve map data processing systems for safe autonomous driving and collaborate across teams to support mapping efforts globally.

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's 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’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.

The Waymo Mapping team's goal is to build a high resolution map of the world to support safe autonomous driving. We work on creating the map using a combination of automatic and manual techniques and build the infrastructure to store, process, and distribute the map. Our team collaborates with several other Waymo teams that consume map data.

In this role, you will:

  • Build backend infrastructure for storing and processing many forms of map data
  • Design systems to respond dynamically to signals from our fleet
  • Applying automated techniques to generate maps from raw data
  • Improving our internal tools for viewing and editing maps
  • Scaling our systems to support mapping the world

You have:

  • Experience building server side infra and data processing 
  • 3-5 years experience
  • Solid coding skills 
  • Ability to solve open-ended and difficult technical problems with little guidance
  • Good collaboration and communication skills
  • Excitement about learning new skills

It's a Bonus if you have:

  • M.S. or Ph.D in Computer Science or a similar technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • C++ Coding experience 
  • Experience with Mapping and Localization 

 

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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. 

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. 

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. 

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
$204,000$259,000 USD

Waymo is revolutionizing mobility with autonomous vehicles, offering safe and convenient ride-hailing services powered by renewable energy.

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$204,000 – $259,000 per year
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