Senior Hardware Test Development Engineer (Autonomous Driving)

TL;DR

Senior Hardware Test Development Engineer (Autonomous Driving): Developing automation software and calibration algorithms for LiDAR, Radar, and Camera sensors with an accent on board-level and vehicle-level integration testing. Focus on analyzing next-gen prototype results, building data analysis tools, and ensuring design readiness for autonomous vehicle manufacturing.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Mountain View, California (Hybrid)

Salary: $159,000–$196,000 USD

Company

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

What you will do

• Develop automation software and calibration algorithms for LiDAR, Radar, and Cameras.
• Create software for testing and characterizing board, subassembly, and vehicle-level integration.
• Analyze next-gen prototype test results to evaluate design readiness.
• Collaborate with design teams to refine sensor manufacturing processes.
• Develop software tools for data analysis and production monitoring.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in Python software development.
• 3+ years of experience in Linux environment.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 5% of the time.

Nice to have

• Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Physics.
• Experience in Computer Networking and hardware/sensor data analysis.
• Experience in embedded software development.
• Experience in board-level circuit testing and troubleshooting.

Culture & Benefits

• Participation in discretionary annual bonus program.
• Equity incentive plan.
• Generous company benefits program.
• Collaborative environment working on cutting-edge autonomous driving technology.