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Senior Android Platform Engineer

Waymo LLCSan Francisco, CA, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA
Hybrid Full-time $170K/yr - $216K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Your Responsibilities:Assess SoC vendor development kitsCreate an update mechanism for Android OS and applicationsCollaborate with vendors, hardware teams, and stakeholders to outline requirements for the next UX platformInitialize Android on new hardware platformsOffer technical support to other teams working with our Android devicesYour Qualifications:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related fieldAt least 3 years of software development experienceProficiency in low-level Android/AOSP, including building Android platform features and frameworks, beyond just app developmentExperience with git, repo, and gerritPreferred Qualifications:Experience initializing Android on new hardware or customizing Android builds for different hardware variantsFamiliarity with Android security features, SELinux, and key provisioning

About the job

Waymo is a pioneering company in autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the world's most trusted driver. Originating as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has remained focused on developing the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access while significantly reducing traffic-related fatalities. The Waymo Driver is the backbone of Waymo's fully autonomous ride-hail service and is adaptable across various vehicle platforms and applications. Having completed over ten million rider-only trips, it has amassed experience through more than 100 million miles driven autonomously on public roads and tens of billions of miles simulated across 15+ U. S. states.

Waymo's commercial operations currently span five cities, with a robust infrastructure in the early stages of development, necessitating further investment to scale into a world-class service.

We are assembling a talented team of engineers to elevate our Android Platform team. This team is responsible for crafting the user interfaces that allow customers to engage with our autonomous vehicles, providing entertainment and information during their rides. As a full-stack team, we oversee the setup and ongoing maintenance of a complete automotive-grade Android system.

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

About Waymo LLC

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, committed to transforming mobility through innovation. With a significant history rooted in Google's pioneering efforts, Waymo is advancing towards a future where self-driving vehicles are the norm, enabling safer travel for everyone.

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