Waymo
Staff Systems Engineer, Driving Behaviors
$230K–$284K
Mountain View, CA, USA +3 · Staff · Full-time · Posted Aug 4, 2026
- Location
- Mountain View, CA, USA
San Francisco, CA, USA
Mountain View, California, United States
San Francisco, California, United States - Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering or related field (e.g., Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Controls, Aerospace, etc.).
About the job
Develops and uses data and metrics to evaluate driving behaviors, inform system design, and improve systems engineering across teams.
What you'll do
- Analyze data on key driving behaviors and develop metrics to guide system design.
- Provide requirements and feedback on verifications and related work; identify and communicate risks.
- Architect impactful projects and coordinate collaboration across teams.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering or related field.
- Demonstrated ability to solve technical challenges and analyze cross-disciplinary problems.
- Experience with data collection, statistical analysis, and metric development for system evaluation or improvement.
- Proficiency with tools like Python, MATLAB, or similar for data analysis.
Nice to have
- Experience with large-scale system architecture integrating hardware and software in a regulated or safety-critical environment.
- Familiarity with machine learning models for system optimization or predictive analytics.
Pay
$230,000 — $284,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Python, MATLAB
AI focus
Preferred experience includes using machine learning models for system optimization or predictive analytics.
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