Senior Software Engineer, ICX Graphics

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer, ICX Graphics (C++/Kotlin/3D Graphics): Own the technical implementation of onboard 3D visualization systems and lead the 3D rendering pipeline for Android-based in-car platforms with an accent on real-time, low-latency 3D rendering and shader/GPU performance optimization. Focus on integrating visual assets, resolving complex rendering bugs, and translating perception data into fluid animations for resource-constrained onboard hardware.

Company

Waymo builds autonomous driving technology and the Waymo Driver for fully autonomous ride-hail and vehicle platforms.

What you will do

• Own the technical implementation of 3D visualization systems (EgoView) on onboard infotainment platforms.
• Design and implement the 3D rendering pipeline for 3D Car View on an Android-based in-car system using C++ and Kotlin via JNI.
• Integrate next-generation visual assets, optimize shader performance in the internal rendering engine, and implement new visual indicators for complex perception scenarios.
• Write high-quality, well-tested code; resolve complex rendering bugs; optimize frame rate, CPU/GPU usage, and memory on resource-constrained onboard hardware.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and UX/UI designers to translate vehicle perception data into fluid animations and motion designs.

Requirements

• Graphics or game engine development experience with strong 3D graphics development in C++ and APIs like OpenGL ES or Vulkan.
• Experience with mobile/embedded platforms and custom rendering engines (including high-performance Android graphics).
• Solid foundation in 3D mathematics (linear algebra, coordinate spaces, transformations) and shader programming (GLSL).
• 5+ years of total software development experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong ownership and ability to independently design, optimize, and implement complex software components.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time role with eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus program and an equity incentive plan.
• Generous company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
• On-site work in Mountain View, California.