Embedded Software Technical Lead & Manager (Simulation)

TL;DR

Embedded Software Technical Lead & Manager (Simulation): Lead and manage the team responsible for embedded HIL/SIL testing and simulation infrastructure development with an accent on C++ simulation framework development, integration with CI/CD, and ensuring high availability. Focus on designing realistic vehicle and environmental models, scaling test infrastructure, and managing embedded software teams.

Location: Onsite in Mountain View, California, United States

Salary: $281,000–$356,000 USD

Company

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company focused on building the world's most experienced autonomous driver to improve mobility and safety.

What you will do

• Lead and manage the embedded HIL/SIL testing and simulation team.
• Set strategy for expanding test and simulation infrastructure to support new products and scale.
• Develop and improve internal graph-based simulation framework in C++.
• Implement realistic vehicle and environmental condition models for simulation.
• Integrate simulation with CI/CD pipelines ensuring high availability and reliability.

Requirements

• Location: Must be onsite in Mountain View, California, United States
• Technical leadership experience of software teams.
• Strong knowledge of modern C++ and embedded programming.
• Advanced Linux user skills, preferably for real-time applications.
• Familiarity with electrical engineering and automotive network systems (Ethernet, CAN).

Nice to have

• People management experience.
• Passion for HIL simulation.
• Experience with datacenter monitoring systems (databases, dashboards).

Culture & Benefits

• Participation in discretionary annual bonus program and equity incentive plan.
• Generous company benefits program.