Senior Software Engineer, Compute Software
Waymo (company site, opens in a new tab)5+ yrsBengaluruOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 61–72.5 LPA
Posted on 3 Sept
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About This Role
- Design, build, and maintain high-performance C++ software and runtime components for custom silicon and compute platforms.
- Develop and scale Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) automation harnesses, regression frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines for system qualification and reliability across multiple hardware revisions.
- Troubleshoot software-to-hardware communication issues, optimize software performance, and collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, compiler, and vehicle platform teams.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 5+ years of industry experience in software engineering or related roles.
- Strong proficiency in modern C++ with solid fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and modular architecture.
- Experience with Linux/Unix environments, scripting (Python/Bash), CI/CD pipelines, and debugging complex software/system issues.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced in systems software design and scalable test automation frameworks, particularly in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and embedded test environments or compiler/runtime performance optimization.
- Comfortable working across hardware and software boundaries, including hardware-software interfacing and system-level debugging.
- Able to partner with cross-disciplinary teams including hardware design, silicon validation, and compiler engineering to deliver production-grade software solutions.