Senior Software Engineer, Planning & Orchestration

Join Waymo, a pioneering autonomous driving technology company dedicated to creating the world's most reliable driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has made significant advancements in developing the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™. Our mission is to enhance mobility and save lives by providing safe, fully autonomous ride-hail services. With over ten million rides completed and more than 100 million miles driven autonomously across 15+ U.S. states, we are at the forefront of innovation in transportation. As a Software Engineer specializing in Vehicle Dynamics Planning, you will:Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure our vehicles operate safely and comfortably in complex environments with unpredictable inputs.Develop and implement algorithms to assess and enhance the performance of cutting-edge technologies, ensuring adaptability across various urban landscapes and weather conditions.Engage in groundbreaking projects that integrate traditional robotics with modern machine learning techniques.

Waymo, a leader in autonomous driving technology, is dedicated to becoming the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, we have developed the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access and significantly reduce traffic-related fatalities. Our technology has successfully completed over ten million rider-only trips, thanks to our extensive experience of autonomously navigating more than 100 million miles on public roads and executing tens of billions of miles in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.The Hardware Engineering team at Waymo is a dynamic and collaborative group of electrical, mechanical, reliability, software, and vehicle engineers. We design, construct, and refine the essential components that serve as the sensory systems for Waymo's autonomous driving technology, integrating these innovations into various vehicle platforms. We’re on the lookout for inquisitive and skilled individuals to help propel us forward.This position operates under a hybrid work schedule and reports to the Systems Engineering Manager.

About Us Nuro is an innovative self-driving technology firm dedicated to making autonomy accessible for everyone. Established in 2016, Nuro is on a mission to build the world’s most scalable autonomous vehicle, integrating advanced AI with automotive-grade hardware. We license our core technology, the Nuro Driver™, to facilitate a variety of applications, including robotaxis, commercial fleets, and personal vehicles. With a proven track record in self-driving deployments, Nuro provides automakers and mobility platforms a straightforward pathway to commercial-scale autonomous vehicles—creating a safer, richer, and more interconnected future. Role Overview The Behavior Planning Team at Nuro is responsible for advancing the Nuro Driver’s prediction and planning systems to enable secure, driverless autonomy. We seek talented software engineers to explore, develop, and implement technologies for our planning stack, ensuring safe rides across diverse roadways. This role involves creating a versatile and scalable machine learning planner capable of powering Level 4 driving for robotaxi applications and serving as a Level 2 solution for leading automobile manufacturers globally. The Nuro Driver™ operates in various environments, from structured streets and highways to unstructured areas like parking lots and busy traffic situations. You will design and develop cutting-edge algorithms that empower the Nuro Driver to adeptly plan and navigate intricate scenarios with human-like proficiency. Your work will focus on formulating intelligent strategies to utilize diverse datasets effectively, optimizing our learned behavior stack. If you are eager to implement state-of-the-art robotics and machine learning technologies in a collaborative setting with immediate impact, we invite you to join our team! Responsibilities Design and implement innovative robotics and machine learning technologies for the Nuro Driver. Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers in behavior, perception, mapping, and ML research to push the boundaries of autonomous driving. Translate theoretical solutions into production-ready software to deploy new technologies on real vehicle platforms safely, efficiently, and at scale. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior members of the behavior team. Qualifications PhD or Master’s Degree in robotics, computer science, mechanical/aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics, or a related field. Expertise in robotics with a focus on path planning, motion planning, trajectory generation, behavior planning, and optimal control. Experience with machine learning techniques such as deep learning, reinforcement learning, and data-driven decision-making.

About Waymo Waymo began as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009. Since then, the team has focused on building the Waymo Driver to improve mobility and reduce traffic fatalities. Waymo’s technology powers a fully autonomous ride-hailing service and adapts to a range of vehicle platforms. With over ten million rider-only trips and more than 100 million autonomous miles on public roads, the company brings deep experience to the field. Team Overview The Hardware Engineering team brings together electrical, mechanical, reliability, software, and vehicle engineers. This group designs, builds, and improves the systems that form the sensory backbone of Waymo’s autonomous vehicles. The team works closely to integrate these systems into vehicle platforms and continually refines them to support safe and reliable autonomous driving. Role Overview: Senior Software Engineer - Vehicle Platforms (C++) This position focuses on software engineering for vehicle platforms, with an emphasis on C++. The Senior Software Engineer will contribute to the development and integration of systems that enable Waymo’s autonomous vehicles. The role is based in Mountain View, CA, and follows a hybrid work schedule. The position reports to the Senior Staff Software Engineer for Embedded Systems.

About UsAurora Innovation is on a mission to revolutionize transportation through safe and rapid deployment of self-driving technology. Our flagship product, the Aurora Driver, aims to usher in a new era of mobility and logistics, ensuring a safer, more efficient, and accessible future for everyone.Join us at Aurora, where you will collaborate with a team of passionate experts to solve complex challenges and expand your expertise. For the latest updates, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.We are looking for a talented Staff Software Engineer to join our Vehicle Connectivity team. This team is dedicated to developing Aurora's self-driving vehicle connectivity stack, ensuring reliable, observable, and secure vehicle-to-cloud communications.

Join Waymo, a leader in autonomous vehicle technology, as a Software Engineer focused on Sensor/Vehicle Testing and Calibration. In this role, you will be integral to enhancing our vehicle systems and ensuring optimal performance through rigorous testing and calibration processes. Your expertise will contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies that aim to revolutionize transportation.

Who We AreGatik is at the forefront of transforming autonomous middle-mile logistics. As a leader in B2B supply chain solutions, we are pioneering our autonomous transportation-as-a-service (ATaaS) offering, ensuring safe and reliable deliveries while alleviating freight congestion. Our focus on short-haul logistics caters primarily to Fortune 500 retailers, and in 2021, we proudly launched the world’s first fully driverless commercial transportation service in partnership with Walmart. Our Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are now operational in major markets including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation across the freight transportation sector.Our proprietary Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier™, is meticulously designed to transport freight safely and efficiently between designated pick-up and drop-off points. With exceptional capabilities in both highway and urban settings, Gatik Carrier™ seamlessly integrates advanced software and hardware to enhance our fleet's performance, making it easier for customers to incorporate our solutions into their logistics operations.

Join Waymo, a leader in autonomous driving technology, as a Vehicle Planning & Buy-Sell Operations Specialist. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for optimizing vehicle fleet management while ensuring seamless buy-sell operations. Your analytical skills will contribute to the efficiency and reliability of our vehicle operations, making a significant impact on our mission to enhance transportation for everyone.

About UsGatik is at the forefront of transforming autonomous middle-mile logistics, revolutionizing the B2B supply chain with our pioneering autonomous transportation-as-a-service (ATaaS) solution. We prioritize safe, reliable deliveries while enhancing freight movement and minimizing congestion. Our focus is on short-haul B2B logistics for Fortune 500 retailers, and in 2021, we launched the world’s first fully driverless commercial transportation service in collaboration with Walmart. Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are actively deployed across key markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, pushing the boundaries of innovation in freight transportation.Our proprietary Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier™, is meticulously designed to transport freight safely and efficiently between pick-up and drop-off locations on the middle mile. With exceptional capabilities in both highway and urban environments, Gatik Carrier™ serves as a comprehensive solution integrating advanced software and hardware that powers our fleet, enabling seamless integration into our customers' logistics operations.About the RoleWe are searching for experienced Senior or Staff Engineers to join our team and develop the core behavior planning system for our autonomous vehicles, facilitating safe and intelligent decision-making. This role involves designing behavior tree architectures, building robust C++ infrastructure, collaborating across autonomy teams, evaluating planner performance, and providing technical leadership within the team. This position is onsite at our Mountain View, CA office, requiring presence five days a week!

About UsAurora Innovation is dedicated to pioneering the future of self-driving technology, ensuring it is safe, efficient, and accessible for all.The Aurora Driver is revolutionizing mobility and logistics, creating a safer and more efficient transportation landscape.At Aurora, you'll engage with complex challenges alongside passionate and talented individuals, growing your expertise and knowledge. Stay updated on our latest innovations by visiting aurora.tech or connecting with us on LinkedIn.We are committed to building a diverse team of talented individuals aiming to enhance road safety, improve the delivery of essential goods, and make mobility more efficient and inclusive.We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Vehicle Data Management team. This team focuses on the offloading, ingestion, and scaling of various data types, including autonomy sensor data, vehicle logs, simulations, models, and training sets. The ideal candidate will design and implement systems that seamlessly integrate physical offloading and cloud environments, serving as a key link between onboard systems and cloud infrastructure.

About UsAt Aurora Innovation, we are dedicated to safely and efficiently delivering the transformative power of self-driving technology to everyone. Our mission is to create a future where mobility is accessible and efficient for all.Discover The Aurora Driver and join us in ushering in a new era of mobility and logistics that prioritizes safety, efficiency, and accessibility.At Aurora, you'll collaborate with brilliant minds to solve intricate challenges, enhancing your expertise while expanding your horizons. For the latest updates, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.We welcome talented individuals from diverse backgrounds eager to contribute to building a safer transportation ecosystem that ensures timely delivery of essential goods while enhancing mobility efficiency. We are currently looking for a Machine Learning Engineering Team Lead to join our Behavior Planning Team. This pivotal role places you at the cutting edge of autonomous vehicle technology. You will not only utilize AI and ML methods but also push the boundaries of how self-driving systems perceive their environment, engage with road users, and execute intricate, high-dimensional decision-making.

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has dedicated its efforts to developing the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—aimed at enhancing mobility access and significantly reducing traffic-related fatalities. The Waymo Driver powers our fully autonomous ride-hail service and has been integrated into various vehicle platforms and use cases. With over ten million rider-only trips completed and more than 100 million miles driven autonomously on public roads, our technology has undergone extensive real-world and simulated testing across over 15 states in the U.S.Our Hardware Engineering team is a vibrant, innovative, and collaborative assembly of electrical, mechanical, reliability, software, and vehicle engineers. We design, build, and refine the products that serve as the sensory foundation of Waymo's autonomous driving technology and seamlessly integrate them into vehicle platforms. We are on the lookout for inquisitive and talented individuals to join our team and propel our mission forward.This hybrid role will report directly to a Vehicle Engineering Leader.

Nuro develops self-driving technology, aiming to make autonomous vehicles accessible for everyone. Since 2016, the team has blended advanced AI with automotive-grade hardware, licensing the Nuro Driver™ to support robotaxis, commercial fleets, and personal vehicles. Partnerships with automakers and mobility platforms help bring these autonomous solutions to commercial scale. The Senior Software Engineer - Software Update Infrastructure role is part of the Fleet Connectivity team based in Mountain View, California. This position focuses on building and maintaining systems that support release infrastructure and over-the-air (OTA) updates for Nuro’s autonomous vehicles. The work covers both cloud and robotics stacks, ensuring reliable network connectivity, telemetry, and software updates that are vital to Nuro’s mission. What you will do Design, build, test, deploy, and maintain software for release infrastructure and OTA updates. Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables within the team and when working with other groups. Write high-quality, testable code that meets strict code quality standards. Monitor release system performance by defining and tracking KPIs, and implement optimizations to improve build costs, times, and storage usage. Create testing and validation programs to ensure system architecture and data flows are reliable. Contribute to documentation and participate in on-call rotations during business hours. Requirements 5+ years of experience working with large-scale distributed systems. Proficiency in C++ or Go. Comfortable working in Unix/Linux environments and with Bash scripting. Ability to translate broad requirements into detailed system designs. Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and distributed system software design. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field. Bonus points Experience with SQL. Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP). UI development experience. Background in OTA updates execution and management.

Our Mission: At Drivemode, we believe that the future of driving technology should be revolutionary. We envision vehicles that are immensely smarter, safer, and more interconnected with the world. Our mission is to transform this vision into reality. Since our partnership with Honda in 2019 — marking their first startup acquisition — we are dedicated to pioneering the future of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) for millions globally.Why Join Drivemode: As Honda's innovative software and user experience division, Drivemode is at the forefront of enhancing digital experiences for next-generation electric vehicles. Joining our dynamic startup atmosphere offers the chance to engage in meaningful work, competitive compensation, and outstanding benefits. By being part of our team, you'll play a vital role in reshaping how people interact with vehicles while addressing global environmental challenges. This is a unique opportunity to lead innovation and support Honda's achievements in the EV sector.Role Overview: In this role, you will help shape the architecture and technical vision for a suite of companion apps and backend services tailored for the latest electric vehicles from Honda and Acura, which were showcased at CES this year. The primary development platforms will include Android and iOS.We seek an individual who takes ownership of product features and quality, is eager to explore new technologies, and is willing to go above and beyond to achieve success, even if it means stepping outside of typical responsibilities.

About Waymo Waymo develops autonomous driving technology with the goal of making transportation safer and more accessible. Originally launched in 2009 as the Google Self-Driving Car Project, Waymo has logged over 100 million autonomous miles and completed more than ten million rider-only trips. The company focuses on building the Waymo Driver to support safe, efficient travel across a range of vehicle platforms. Team Overview: Prediction & Planning - System Architecture The Predictive Planning (PrePlan) team builds machine learning systems that help the Waymo Driver anticipate possible scenarios and plan actions accordingly. By transforming large-scale driving data into robust deep neural networks, the team enables vehicles to navigate complex, real-world environments with confidence. The system architecture group ensures these models work smoothly within Waymo's technology stack. This includes attention to kinematics, interfaces, and data representations. The team works across projects involving data pipelines, model integration, evaluation metrics, and the planner systems that guide autonomous vehicles. Role Details Title: Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Prediction & Planning - System Architecture Location: Mountain View, CA; San Francisco, CA; New York City, NY (hybrid) Reports to: Technical Lead Manager

Waymo is a pioneering company in autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, our focus has been on developing the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—which enhances mobility access and aims to save countless lives currently lost in traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver supports our fully autonomous ride-hailing service and can be integrated with various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rider-only trips and a wealth of experience navigating more than 100 million miles on public roads coupled with extensive simulation across 15+ U.S. states, we are ready to expand into European markets.As we prepare for this expansion, we are in search of a skilled Privacy Engineer to spearhead the technical design and implementation of our global privacy systems.In this role, you will serve as the crucial link between legal obligations (such as GDPR) and technical execution. Your responsibilities will go beyond mere compliance management; you will develop the core engines, data pipelines, and anonymization frameworks that enable our autonomous vehicles to function within stringent regulatory frameworks. Collaborating closely with Legal, Product, and AI/ML teams, you will ensure that Privacy by Design principles are integrated from the outset into our sensor data ingestion, mapping technologies, and rider experiences.

Join Waymo, a leader in autonomous vehicle technology, as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Behavior Test Engineering. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement robust test frameworks that ensure the safety and reliability of our self-driving technology.Your expertise will contribute to creating innovative solutions that push the boundaries of what is possible in autonomous driving. You will be responsible for enhancing the testing processes and ensuring our software meets the highest standards of quality and performance.

About UsNuro is at the forefront of self-driving technology, dedicated to making autonomous solutions accessible to everyone. Established in 2016, we are developing the most scalable autonomous driving system, integrating advanced AI with automotive-grade hardware. Our core technology, the Nuro Driver™, is licensed for diverse applications, from robotaxis to commercial fleets and personal vehicles. With years of successful self-driving deployments, Nuro provides automakers and mobility platforms a clear pathway to commercial-scale AVs, fostering a safer and more connected future.Your RoleWe are seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer to join our distinguished Autonomous Vehicle Hardware team. You will lead the research, design, and implementation of hardware solutions that empower our autonomous systems. Your responsibilities will include packaging electronics and sensors, technology development, and vehicle integrations tailored to customer programs. You will create robust hardware solutions that support our L4 autonomy system across various platforms and operational conditions.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the engineering design and development of autonomous hardware required for the Nuro Driver system on customer platforms.Collaborate with vehicle partners to specify and integrate systems that meet performance needs and customer requirements.Work across cross-functional teams to develop and execute sensing and electronics architecture for self-driving robots intended for widespread public road deployment.Benchmark performance, integration, and reliability of electronics technologies to guide make vs. buy decisions.Identify and manage key suppliers to transition concepts into production-ready solutions.Oversee the design and validation of parts and assemblies from proof-of-concept through to production readiness.Implement quality improvements, cost reductions, and efficiency enhancements for parts.Effectively communicate technical decisions and ongoing issues to management.

About UsAt Aurora, we are committed to advancing self-driving technology for a safer, faster, and more inclusive transportation future.Discover the Aurora Driver and join us in revolutionizing mobility and logistics, enhancing safety, efficiency, and accessibility for all. Join Our Team! We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Software Engineer to become a part of our Behavior Planning Team.In this role, you will be responsible for:Developing real-time algorithms for ensuring safe and comfortable trajectories for self-driving vehicles.Designing and implementing production-grade software for the Aurora Driver.Analyzing extensive real-world data to train, evaluate machine learning models, and enhance data pipelines that support algorithm development.Creating metric suites and testing workflows to facilitate rapid iteration on algorithms.