Senior Software Engineer, Motion Controls

Hardware Engineering is an innovative and collaborative group of electrical, mechanical, reliability, software and vehicle engineers. We design, build, and perfect the products which are the eyes and ears of Waymo's autonomous driving technology, and integrate those products into vehicle platforms. We're seeking curious and talented teammates to keep us moving in the right direction.        

This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to Technical Lead & Manager of Motion Control.

You will:

• Architect, implement, and validate control and estimation algorithms that ensure safe and comfortable movement of the Waymo Driver
• Engineer mission-critical C++ software on-vehicle to ensure reliable autonomous vehicle control
• Build tools in Python and C++ to simulate and analyze vehicle performance
• Extract actionable insights from complex field data and simulations, presenting high-impact findings to diverse, cross-functional stakeholders
• Drive cross-functional innovation by reviewing motion planning designs, establishing safety requirements, and spearheading rapid prototyping initiatives

You have:

• A degree in Engineering with a specialized focus on Control or Estimation, or equivalent practical expertise in the field
• Over 4 years of experience deploying production-grade automotive control algorithms in C++, with a background in autonomous systems or advanced ADAS
• Deep understanding of vehicle dynamics and control
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

We prefer:

• Advanced proficiency in Python and/or SQL for data-driven development
• Direct experience engineering safety-critical systems where reliability is paramount
• A portfolio of open-source contributions that showcase a commitment to writing elegant, high-quality C++ software
• Versatility across various control methodologies, including Optimal Control, MPC, Sliding Mode, PID, and Successive Loop Closure

Travel requirements:

• Less than 2 weeks/year of onsite testing at one of Waymo’s state-of-the-art test facilities to experience your control algorithms first hand