Waymo

Senior Software Engineer, ICX Graphics

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3 months ago
Mountain View, CA, USASenior
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Base Salary

$213k - $263k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Own the technical implementation of 3D visualization systems on onboard infotainment platforms.
  • Lead the 3D rendering pipeline for the 3D Car View on an Android-based in-car system.
  • Integrate visual assets for new vehicle platforms and optimize shader performance to reduce GPU utilization.
  • Implement visual indicators for complex perception scenarios such as construction zones.
  • Write high-quality, well-tested code and resolve complex rendering bugs.
  • Optimize frame rate, CPU, GPU, and memory performance on resource-constrained onboard hardware.
  • Collaborate with Product Managers and UX/UI designers to translate vehicle perception data into animations and motion designs.

Requirements

  • Strong experience developing 3D graphics with C++ and APIs such as OpenGL ES or Vulkan.
  • Experience with mobile or embedded platforms, custom rendering engines, mobile game development, VR/AR, or high-performance Android graphics.
  • Strong foundation in 3D mathematics, including linear algebra, coordinate spaces, and transformations.
  • Experience with shader programming using GLSL.
  • At least 5 years of total software development experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
  • Strong ownership and ability to independently design, optimize, and implement complex software components.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement.
  • Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus program.
  • Eligibility for an equity incentive plan.
  • Generous company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
  • Full-time position.

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About Waymo

1,001-5,000 employees

Waymo develops the Waymo Driver, a full-stack autonomous driving system, and operates the Waymo One robotaxi service that offers paid, driverless rides in select U.S. cities. The company monetizes through ride-hailing fares and partnerships integrating its technology on multiple vehicle platforms. Founded in 2009 as Google’s self-driving project, Waymo is headquartered in Mountain View and is an Alphabet subsidiary, with over 10 million rider-only trips and 100+ million autonomous miles on public roads.

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