Staff Software Engineer - Database Engine Internals

About Waymo Waymo began as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009 and focuses on building autonomous driving technology. The company’s core product, the Waymo Driver, powers a fully autonomous ride-hailing service and adapts to different vehicle platforms and use cases. Waymo’s vehicles have completed over ten million rider-only trips and driven more than 100 million miles autonomously on public roads, with additional simulation experience across more than 15 U.S. states. The goal: safer mobility and greater access for all. Role Overview: Software Engineer, Strategic SWE Reserve The Software Engineering team at Waymo designs and builds the software that enables the Waymo Driver to perceive its environment, make real-time decisions, and safely transport passengers. Engineers here work on complex challenges in robotics, perception, decision-making, and deep learning. Collaboration with hardware and systems engineers is a key part of the role. This position suits software engineers or researchers interested in advancing Level 4 autonomous driving technology. Locations Mountain View, California, USA San Francisco, California, USA

At Intrinsic Robotics, a pioneering venture backed by Alphabet, we are on a mission to revolutionize industrial robotics. Our team is driven by the belief that breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, perception, and simulation will transform the landscape of industrial robotics, with software and data at the heart of this evolution. Our goal is to create intelligent, accessible, and user-friendly industrial robotics solutions for an expansive range of businesses, entrepreneurs, and developers. We pride ourselves on being a vibrant team of engineers, roboticists, designers, and technologists dedicated to unlocking the creative and economic potential of robotics.We invite you to apply if you're interested in software engineering positions but don't find a suitable match in our current listings. Our recruitment team will evaluate applications and connect with you if a relevant opportunity arises.Please note, if you apply to this posting, you may not receive a response.We particularly want to hear from you if:You believe in making robotics more accessible for the manufacturing sector.You are skilled in modern software development and have delivered a substantial volume of high-quality software.You thrive on tackling challenging problems in interactive full-stack software, AI, and robotics.You have experience (or a desire) in developing tools and user-friendly interfaces for robotic functionalities. Robot functionalities include, but are not limited to, APIs for creating, editing, and simulating robot workcells, scalable computing infrastructure for microservices, vision algorithms, multi-step task planning, motion and grasp planning, machine learning for complex tasks, and representations for Industry 4.0.

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.

Role overview Nuro is looking for a Senior Middleware Software Engineer to help build and support the software that powers its autonomous delivery platform. This role focuses on developing and maintaining middleware systems that connect different parts of the technology stack. The work directly impacts the reliability and efficiency of Nuro’s services.

P-1137 Summary At Databricks, we are dedicated to empowering data teams to tackle the world's most challenging issues, from detecting security threats to advancing cancer treatments. We achieve this by developing and operating the premier data and AI infrastructure platform, enabling our clients to concentrate on the high-impact challenges central to their missions. Founded in 2013 by the original creators of Apache Spark, Databricks has evolved from a modest office in Berkeley, CA, to a global leader with over 1,500 employees. Thousands of organizations, ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies, rely on Databricks for their mission-critical workloads, establishing us as one of the fastest-growing SaaS firms globally. Our engineering teams are focused on creating highly technical products that address significant real-world needs. We continuously push the limits of data and AI technology while maintaining the resilience, security, and scalability essential for our customers' success on our platform. Customers entrust Databricks with their most valuable data, and our Trust & Safety division is committed to creating the most reliable data analytics and machine learning platform worldwide. Security Engineering plays a vital role in safeguarding customer data from malicious threats. We seek senior leaders to shape the vision and define the strategic approach within this critical domain. The impact you will have: Enhance the safety of Databricks for our customers by identifying and addressing critical vulnerabilities in our infrastructure and services. Attract top-tier talent from across the industry. Advocate for the security engineering discipline across the organization, wielding a significant voice to drive data-driven decisions. Represent Databricks at academic and industry conferences and events.

Aerospike is a leading real-time database solution designed for mission-critical applications and workloads, including machine learning, generative AI, and autonomous systems. Our platform powers millions of transactions per second with millisecond latency, offering a significantly lower total cost of ownership compared to traditional databases.Renowned organizations such as Adobe, Airtel, Barclays, Criteo, DBS Bank, Experian, Grab, HDFC Bank, PayPal, Sony Interactive Entertainment, The Trade Desk, and Wayfair trust Aerospike to manage their customer 360 insights, fraud detection, real-time bidding, profile stores, recommendation engines, and more.At Aerospike, we dream big and deliver even bigger. Our mission is to harness the power of the world's real-time data with a database engineered for infinite scale, speed, and sustainability.If you’re ready to shape the future of data, we invite you to join our team.As we expand rapidly, we are heavily investing in our Cloud Platform, a sophisticated multi-cloud, multi-tenant solution that delivers the capabilities of Aerospike to our customers with unparalleled simplicity, speed, and scalability.Senior Software Engineer, CloudWe are looking for a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our Cloud team. In this pivotal role, you will design and develop the infrastructure orchestration, control systems, and operational frameworks that underpin Aerospike Cloud. Your contributions will directly influence the reliability, scalability, and security of production database clusters that serve clients across the globe.

Join Databricks as a PhD Systems Software Engineer where you will leverage your advanced academic training to contribute to innovative software solutions. You will collaborate with a team of talented engineers and researchers to push the boundaries of technology and deliver high-quality systems that meet our clients' needs.

Join logos-space as a Lead Engineer specializing in Flight Software Development. In this critical role, you will spearhead the design, implementation, and testing of cutting-edge software solutions that drive our innovative flight technologies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest standards of safety and performance are met in our aerospace applications.

About Nuro Nuro is a pioneering self-driving technology firm dedicated to making autonomous driving accessible to everyone. Established in 2016, we are developing the world’s most scalable driver by merging advanced AI with automotive-grade hardware. Our flagship technology, the Nuro Driver™, is licensed to facilitate a variety of applications, from robotaxis to commercial fleets and personal vehicles. With years of proven self-driving deployments, we offer automakers and mobility platforms a clear path to achieving commercial-scale autonomous vehicles, enhancing safety and connectivity for a better future. Join Our Team Our team is committed to empowering engineers to revolutionize transportation by equipping them with the tools and infrastructure necessary for productivity and success. We aim to achieve this through: Identifying and resolving engineering process challenges. Creating innovative tools and infrastructure for enhanced efficiency. Educating engineers on best practices. Utilizing cutting-edge technologies to amplify productivity. Our passionate engineers are dedicated to solving complex problems and making a positive impact on the future of transportation. Role Overview Collaborate with engineers across Nuro to pinpoint inefficiencies in the engineering workflow. Define, analyze, and monitor metrics relating to engineering velocity and system health. Innovatively address daily developer challenges by creating new tools or enhancing existing ones. Develop scalable infrastructure for continuous code integration, testing, and release, while optimizing for coverage, speed, and cost, addressing the unique complexities of Nuro’s machine learning and hardware tests. Oversee and enhance essential libraries and APIs for interaction with complex systems, managing code dependencies and the overall structure of Nuro’s codebase. Utilize Generative AI to enhance engineering productivity. Provide guidance to developers on best practices and newly implemented tools.

Join our innovative team at LinkedIn as a Principal Staff Software Engineer specializing in Trust. In this pivotal role, you will lead the development of scalable and secure systems, ensuring user trust and data integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize solutions that enhance the platform's security and user experience.As a key contributor, you will leverage your expertise in software engineering and security practices to influence product direction and drive technical excellence. Your leadership will empower teams to deliver high-quality software that meets our users' needs and expectations.

Waymo is an innovative leader in autonomous driving technology, 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 save lives lost in traffic accidents. Our Waymo Driver powers a fully autonomous ride-hail service, having completed over ten million rider-only trips, backed by vast experience driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across more than 15 U.S. states.Within our Driver Understanding and Evaluation (DUE) team, we strive to develop comprehensive metrics for analyzing the Waymo Driver's behavior in real-world scenarios.In this hybrid role, you will report directly to a Software Engineering Manager.

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.

P-78 At Databricks, we are driven by a commitment to empower data teams in tackling some of the most significant challenges facing the world today—from revolutionizing transportation to speeding up the discovery of medical innovations. By constructing and managing the premier data and AI infrastructure platform, we enable our clients to harness profound data insights to enhance their operations. Founded by engineers and intensely focused on customer satisfaction, we eagerly embrace every chance to address technical challenges, whether it’s crafting next-generation UI/UX for data interaction or scaling our services and infrastructure across millions of virtual machines. And we are just getting started. As a Senior Software Engineer with a focus on backend development, you will collaborate with your team to create scalable infrastructure and products for the Databricks platform.

Harness is at the forefront of AI-driven software delivery, founded by the visionary technologist Jyoti Bansal, who previously established AppDynamics, leading to its acquisition by Cisco for an impressive $3.7 billion. With approximately $570 million raised in funding and a valuation of $5.5 billion, Harness is supported by prominent investors such as Goldman Sachs, Menlo Ventures, IVP, Unusual Ventures, and Citi Ventures. As AI transforms code generation, the critical bottleneck has shifted to the post-coding phase, including testing, deployments, application security, reliability, compliance, and cost optimization. Harness leverages AI and automation to streamline these processes, empowering teams to deliver software more efficiently while ensuring security and governance throughout the software delivery lifecycle.Utilizing Harness AI and the Software Delivery Knowledge Graph, our platform integrates deep contextual insights and intelligent automation across the software delivery landscape, embedding governance and policy-driven controls throughout.In just the past year, Harness has facilitated over 185 million deployments, 82 million builds, and 18 trillion flag evaluations, alongside conducting 8 million security scans, optimizing 9.1 billion tests, and protecting 3 trillion API calls. We have effectively managed $2.8 billion in cloud expenditures, assisting clients such as United Airlines, Morningstar, and Choice Hotels in accelerating their release cycles by up to 75%, reducing cloud costs by up to 60%, and achieving a remarkable 10x improvement in DevOps efficiency.With a diverse global workforce spanning 14 offices in 25 countries, Harness is pioneering the future of AI-driven software delivery, and we are on the lookout for extraordinary talent to join us on this exciting journey.Position SummaryJoin us as a Senior Software Engineer in a dynamic, high-growth startup environment. As part of the Platform team, you will architect, design, develop, and deliver top-notch software solutions that significantly influence our product offerings.About the RoleDesign and implement scalable platform featuresCreate comprehensive software functional specifications and design documentationQuickly grasp complex systems and code, taking ownership of critical components, including their qualityCollaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and efficiency

At Databricks, we strive to revolutionize the data lifecycle from ingestion to ETL, business intelligence (BI), and machine learning (ML) with our unified platform. We envision a future where the traditional data warehouse architecture is superseded by an innovative architectural model known as the Lakehouse (CIDR 2021 paper). This cutting-edge approach integrates data warehousing with advanced analytics, effectively addressing significant challenges such as data staleness, reliability, cost of ownership, data lock-in, and limited use-case support.A pivotal component of achieving this vision is the development of the next-gen (decoupled) query engine and structured storage system designed to surpass the performance of conventional data warehouses for relational queries while maintaining the flexibility of general-purpose systems like Apache Spark™. This will empower a wide range of workloads, from ETL processes to data science applications.As a member of our team, you will engage in one or more of the following areas to design and implement these advanced systems that set new benchmarks:Query compilation and optimizationDistributed query execution and schedulingVectorized execution engineData securityResource managementTransaction coordinationEfficient storage structures (encodings, indexes)Automatic physical data optimization

Who We Are Nuro is a pioneering self-driving technology company dedicated to making autonomy accessible to everyone. Established in 2016, we are on a journey to develop the world’s most scalable driver by integrating advanced AI with high-quality automotive hardware. Our proprietary technology, the Nuro Driver™, is licensed for a variety of applications including robotaxis, commercial fleets, and personal vehicles. With our proven technology from years of successful self-driving deployments, we provide automakers and mobility platforms with a clear pathway to commercial-scale autonomous vehicles, fostering a safer, more connected future. About the RoleWe are seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our Fleet Connectivity team, focusing on building and maintaining our release and over-the-air (OTA) update infrastructure. Our engineers work across both cloud and robotic systems to create reliable and efficient solutions for network connectivity, telemetry, and software updates, which are vital for scaling our autonomous vehicle vision. About the Work Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software for mission-critical systems such as release infrastructure and OTA updates. Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables, coordinating effectively across teams. Write clean, testable code that adheres to our stringent code quality standards. Monitor and optimize the performance of our release systems, defining and tracking KPIs, and proposing improvements to enhance build cost, time, and space requirements. Create test and validation programs to ensure the robustness of system architecture and data flow. Contribute to documentation improvements and participate in an on-call rotation during business hours. About You 5+ years of professional experience with large-scale distributed systems. Strong proficiency in C++ or Go programming languages. Familiarity with Unix/Linux environments and Bash scripting. Ability to translate high-level requirements into detailed, cohesive system designs. Experience with data structures, algorithms, and software design principles tailored for large-scale distributed systems. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

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.

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 been relentless in its mission to develop the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™. This innovative technology aims to enhance mobility access and significantly reduce traffic-related fatalities. Our Waymo Driver powers a fully autonomous ride-hail service, having successfully completed over ten million rider-only trips, driven more than 100 million miles on public roads, and engaged in tens of billions of miles in simulation across more than 15 states in the U.S.The Onboard Infrastructure Team plays a crucial role in the design and development of the fundamental infrastructure for Autonomous Driving Vehicle (ADV) systems, which includes critical components such as perception, planning, and routing functionalities. This team is responsible for defining the architecture and frameworks necessary to implement these essential systems. Additionally, the team oversees the entire runtime environment for both on-car systems and large-scale simulations, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and an exceptional developer experience throughout the development lifecycle. This is a hybrid position, reporting to a Staff Engineer, Tech Lead Manager.In this hybrid role, you will report to a Staff Software Engineer / TLM.Your Responsibilities:Lead architectural and framework enhancements to improve driving quality, performance, reliability, and overall developer experience.Comprehensively understand the Waymo code lifecycle—from deployment on autonomous vehicles to conducting large-scale simulations—to ensure top-tier quality across all operational environments.Design, implement, and deploy essential C++ APIs that handle critical functions such as asynchronous management, experimentation pipelines, multi-platform deployments, complex data extraction, debugging tools, and advanced system visualization.Act as a pivotal resource for onboard teams, assisting them in optimizing software setups for maximum efficiency, flexibility, scalability, and reliability, ensuring alignment with Waymo's rapidly evolving requirements.Enhance our internal tools, infrastructure, and development processes to accelerate engineering velocity while maintaining stringent control over system complexity, performance, reliability, and developer experience.

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.