Software Engineer, Perception, Limited Duration

Waymo, formerly the Google Self-Driving Car Project, is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology with their flagship product - the Waymo Driver. Since 2009, they've been dedicated to revolutionizing transportation safety and accessibility, having completed over one million rider-only trips and autonomously driven tens of millions of miles across 13+ U.S. states.

The Perception team plays a crucial role in developing the technology that powers the Waymo Driver, enabling it to accurately perceive its environment and make safe decisions. This is a limited duration position (approximately 2 years) offering an opportunity to work on cutting-edge machine learning systems and contribute to the future of autonomous driving.

The role combines software engineering with machine learning, requiring expertise in C++ and a strong understanding of ML principles. You'll be working on sophisticated systems for hardware platform integration, evaluation frameworks, and data mining at scale. The position offers competitive compensation ($136,000-$173,000) and comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, equity, and flexible work arrangements.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about autonomous vehicles and machine learning to work on technology that's actively shaping the future of transportation. You'll be part of a team that's not just building software, but creating systems that directly impact the safety and efficiency of autonomous driving technology.