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204 000 – 259 000 $

Location: United States
Region: North America
Grade: Senior
Experience: 4+ yrs
Category: Backend
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Company: Product
Domains: Mobility

whatjobs Posted Jul 30, 2026

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Develops and maintains backend systems for real-time mapping infrastructure using C++, ensuring data accuracy and system reliability for autonomous vehicle operations.

Waymo is seeking a skilled Backend Engineer in Mountain View, California. In this role, you will be responsible for owning crucial systems and developing algorithms to keep our mapping infrastructure updated. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience, solid coding skills in C++, and a strong sense of ownership. The position offers an expected salary range of $204,000 to $259,000 along with annual bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits.

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Senior Software Engineer, Mapping Field Response

Open 57d North AmericaFull-timeSenior H-1B sponsor history USCIS — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.

Senior backend engineer at Waymo building and maintaining high-resolution maps for autonomous driving using C++ and scalable infrastructure.

Senior Backend Engineer, Security

North AmericaSenior H-1B sponsor history USCIS — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.

Builds and secures backend systems for Waymo’s autonomous vehicle fleet, focusing on identity, encryption, and secure communications to manage vehicle profiles and transactions.

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Senior Backend Engineer, Fleet Infrastructure

Senior backend engineer building and scaling systems to manage Waymo's autonomous vehicle fleet, including configuration, parts transactions, and infrastructure using C++ and scalable software.

Software Engineer Backend - Simulation

Open 57d HybridNorth AmericaFull-time H-1B sponsor history USCIS — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.

Develops and maintains C++ backend systems for Waymo’s autonomous-driving simulation platform, integrating realistic world models and sensor data to test and improve the Waymo Driver.

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Senior Software Engineer, Simulation, Vehicle & Autonomous Driving Realism

Develops and maintains high-fidelity simulation tools for autonomous driving, focusing on realistic vehicle behavior, mapping data, and system performance using C++ and backend technologies.

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Senior Software Engineer, Planner

Open 57d HybridNorth AmericaFull-timeSenior H-1B sponsor history USCIS — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.

Develops and refines algorithms for autonomous vehicle motion planning, ensuring safe and predictable driving behavior in complex real-world scenarios using C++ and data pipelines.

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213 000 – 263 000 $

83% · 3/4 skills

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Senior Software Engineer, Mapping Field Response

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