Software Engineer, Embedded Systems (Bare metal) - Waymo

Hardware Engineering is a diverse, and collaborative group of electrical, mechanical, reliability, software and vehicle engineers. We design, build, and perfect the products which are the eyes and ears of Waymo's autonomous driving technology, and integrate those products into vehicle platforms. We're looking for curious and talented teammates to keep us moving in the right direction.

In this hybrid role, you will report to a Staff Software Engineer.

You will:

• Develop high-quality, low-level embedded software  to manage and monitor autonomous vehicle hardware (e.g., power, networking, thermal, fault handling)
• Design, implement and analyze board-level telemetry for design validation and fleet monitoring at scale
• Review schematics, diagnose hardware issues, and debug using tools like JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
• Participate in cross-functional workflows, including hardware design reviews, requirements definition, and project planning with hardware and systems engineering teams

You have:

• Degree (BS, MS) in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
• At least 2 years of professional experience developing low-level software for embedded systems in C/C++
• Hands-on experience with hardware communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, and UART
• Proficiency with board-level debugging and analysis using tools like JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
• Solid understanding of microcontroller and microprocessor architectures

We prefer:

• At least 4 years of professional experience in embedded systems development
• Experience developing production software in modern C++ (i.e., C++17, C++20, etc.)
• Experience in board management (power sequencing, voltage rail monitoring, and peripheral management on complex circuit boards.)
• Experience monitoring a production fleet (data analysis, alerts, etc.)
• Experience with safety-critical systems / functional safety (e.g., ISO 26262)
• Experience with cybersecurity (e.g., Secure Boot, SecOC, MACSec)
• Personal or open-source hardware projects that demonstrate a passion for building and programming electronics

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