Senior Android Engineer

TL;DR

Senior Android Engineer (Mobile Development): Develop and enhance Android applications controlling autonomous vehicle features, focusing on rider interaction at pickups and dropoffs. Focus on building complex user-facing products integrating infotainment and vehicle software with an emphasis on trust and seamless human-computer interaction in autonomous vehicles.

Location: Hybrid in Mountain View or San Francisco, California, United States

Salary: $170,000–$216,000 USD

Company

Waymo is a leading autonomous driving technology company focused on building the world's most experienced self-driving system to improve mobility and safety.

What you will do

• Develop software for rider interaction with autonomous vehicles at pickups and dropoffs.
• Build and maintain Android applications controlling vehicle features before and during rides.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, AI experts, and vehicle engineers.
• Contribute to user-centered solutions enhancing the in-car experience and infotainment systems.
• Inspire trust in self-driving systems through reliable and intuitive software.

Requirements

• Must be located in or near Mountain View or San Francisco, California, United States
• BS/MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of software development experience with modern Android application development.
• Experience with in-car, infotainment, or vehicle software and C++ programming.
• Passion for building user-facing products.

Nice to have

• Experience with Android Auto or CarPlay.
• Experience with Bluetooth technology.
• Knowledge of Kotlin and Compose.
• Experience with OpenGL, 3D graphics, or gaming engines.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time position with competitive salary and bonus program.
• Equity incentive plan participation.
• Generous company benefits program.
• Hybrid work format in California locations.