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Waymo

Software Engineer, Trip Platform

Waymo

Published 14 May 2026
Mountain View, CA, USA
175K - 215K USD Annual
Full Time

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Key skills

Computer Science
UX
Distributed Systems
Routing
B2B
Monetization
API
Backend

Tools, Libraries and Frameworks

IOS

Description

The role involves implementing and scaling a core trip platform to support ride-hailing and delivery use cases. The individual will design and implement partner-facing API services to manage trip requests, calculate pickup and ride times, and determine ride pricing. Collaboration with external partners is required to build experiences on third-party platforms. The position also entails developing expertise in internal systems to solve specific technical challenges.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience. At least three years of experience in backend programming and building backend applications and APIs is required. Preferred qualifications include a Master of Science degree in Computer Science and experience developing low-latency, large-scale, user-facing distributed systems. Domain knowledge in the transportation, mobility, or autonomous vehicle industries is also considered beneficial.

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About the company

Waymo

Description

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company that began as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009. With a mission to enhance mobility and safety, Waymo has developed the Waymo Driver, powering their fully autonomous ride-hailing and local delivery services. To date, Waymo has achieved over 20 million miles of autonomous driving on public roads across 25 US cities and 20 billion miles of simulation testing. The company emphasizes mission-driven innovation and a collaborative culture, aiming to improve access to mobility while prioritizing safety and community impact.

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