Principal Software Engineer, Onboard Field Response

Waymo · Mountain View

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Company
Waymo
Location
Mountain View
Salary
$349,000 — $431,000
Posted
April 28, 2026

About this job

The Onboard Software team develops the critical software and machine learning models that power the Waymo Driver. Our systems enable the vehicle to perceive its surroundings, make safe driving decisions, and transport people to their destinations. With Waymo's fleet driving millions of miles every week, we operate at a scale that exposes our technology to a vast array of challenging real-world scenarios. As the Onboard Field Response Lead, you will play a key role in our continuous improvement cycle. Your primary responsibility will be to lead the engineering analysis and response to novel, rare, or unexpected events encountered by the fleet in the field.…

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