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Waymo

Software Reliability Engineer

Waymo

Published 14 May 2026
San Francisco, CA, USA
175K - 215K USD Annual
Full Time

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Role Highlights

Languages used

C++
Java

Key skills

Computer Science
Distributed Systems
Reliability
SRE
Infrastructure
Automation
Deployment
Architecture
Debugging

Tools, Libraries and Frameworks

Description

The role involves building and maintaining reliable systems for a ride-hailing service and managing real-time communications between vehicles and infrastructure. Professionals in this position manage the end-to-end availability and performance of systems by developing automated solutions. They participate in the entire service lifecycle, including design, deployment, operation, and refinement. The work includes writing software to improve system architecture and telemetry while preventing outages. Additionally, the role acts as a frontline defense for services by participating in on-call incident response and conducting retrospectives.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Candidates must have at least two years of experience writing code in C++, Java, or Python. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience is required for the position. The company prefers candidates with three or more years of industry experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. Applicants should demonstrate an ability to contribute to scalable, high-quality software.

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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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