Software Engineer, Automation Platform & Workflows

Waymo|01 Jun 2026

fulltimeonsite

Job Description

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.

Join our Waymo Fleet Automation team, and help us design the future of transportation! We are looking for a passionate Software Engineer who wants to help build the systems that improve Waymo's core ride hailing and fleet management systems.

In this hybrid role, you will report to an Engineering Manager.

You will:

Help build and evolve one or more mission-critical commercialization tools and systems
Collaborate with Product, UX, and other engineering teams to develop systems and processes as business needs grow and evolve
Solve hard, real-world problems such as workflow optimization, field escalation handling, and more

You have:

BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
4+ years of backend/infra experience

We prefer:

Experience with C++, java, or related structured programming language
Experience with workflow automation
Experience with embedded systems or embedded Linux

#LI-Hybrid

Required Skills

C++Java

Frequently asked questions

Is the Software Engineer, Automation Platform & Workflows position at Waymo remote?

The Software Engineer, Automation Platform & Workflows role at Waymo is an on-site or hybrid position.

What type of employment is the Software Engineer, Automation Platform & Workflows role?

Waymo is hiring for a full-time Software Engineer, Automation Platform & Workflows position.

What skills are needed for the Software Engineer, Automation Platform & Workflows job at Waymo?

Key skills for this role include C++, Java.

How do I apply for the Software Engineer, Automation Platform & Workflows position at Waymo?

You can apply for the Software Engineer, Automation Platform & Workflows role directly through Waymo's official application link provided on this page.