Software Engineer (Linux Kernel)
Waymo LLC
Mountain View, United States of America
4 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Part-time (≤ 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
Senior Compensation
$ 259KJob location
Remote
Mountain View, United States of America
Tech stack
Board Bringup
API
Computing Platforms
BIOS
Booting (BIOS)
C++
Computer Programming
Software Debugging
Programming Tools
Device Drivers
Emulators
Ethernet
Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)
Linux kernel
Machine Learning
PCI Express
System Software
Data Logging
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
Job description
- Waymo Onboard Infrastructure is responsible for low-level software and infrastructure on various components of the Waymo self-driving system
- The team's scope covers everything from low-level system software to high-bandwidth data logging, IPC (low-latency and high-throughput), performance analysis, and full-system debugging
- We work with the Hardware, Compute, Sensor, Perception, Behavior and Machine Learning teams to build the most performant and low-latency self-driving solution in the industry
- In this role, you will work on the System Software Team. The System Software team owns the primary compute node of Waymo's on-vehicle compute platform - an integrated embedded system
- You will write Linux Kernel drivers (including creating appropriate user-space APIs) to communicate with custom hardware (e.g. custom ASICs and FPGAs)
- If you enjoy building embedded systems using novel compute hardware and working with engineering teams that will be direct consumers of your work, you'll be a great fit for this role
- In this hybrid role, you will report to the Technical Lead Manager
- Work on a small team of System Software and Linux Kernel Engineers to develop system software components from early prototyping to production launch of driverless vehicles
- Develop and test Linux Kernel device drivers and other components for high-performance embedded systems including custom ASICs and accelerators
- Work with a variety of engineering teams and SoC partners to take on ambiguous problems
Requirements
- 5+ years of programming experience in an asynchronous environment with multiple processes, threads, timers, and interrupts
- BA/BS degree in Computer Science, or relevant technical field or equivalent practical experience
- Proficiency in C and C++
- Experience with Linux kernel and device driver development
- Working knowledge of hardware bring-up and debugging, including the ability to read schematics/datasheets and use common tools (oscilloscopes, multimeter, logic analyzers)
- Experience with early-silicon development tools, e.g. emulators, simulators and FPGAs
- Experience with common hardware protocols/interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, or I2C)
- Working knowledge of complex hardware-accelerated compute pipelines (GPUs, ML accelerators, image/data processors)
- Experience working with multiple types of industry partners (CM, ODM, OEM, or ISV)
- Experience with bootloaders or programming in a BIOS
- Experience with building and maintaining testing infrastructure for OS and other low level code
- Experience with performing safe and robust software and firmware updates
Benefits & conditions
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
- Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
- Personalized workplace adjustments for diverse needs and abilities, including physical, mental, and neurodivergent considerations
- Access to mental health apps
- Onsite wellness centers
- Second medical opinion for you and your loved ones
- Medical advocacy program for transgender employees
- Support programs including menopause benefit
- Counseling services
- Competitive compensation
- Regular bonus and equity performance grant opportunities
- Generous 401(k) and regional retirement plans
- Annual cross-company compensation review and pay equity analysis
- 1-on-1 financial coaching
- Fertility and growing family assistance
- Parental leave and baby bonding leave
- Elder care and support
- Survivor income benefit
- Backup childcare
- Caregiver leave
- Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, sick leave, parental leave, disability, and holidays
- Jury duty leave
- Military leave
- Hybrid work model with remote work opportunities also available
- Educational reimbursement
- Peer learning and coaching platform
- Donation matching programs
- Employee resource groups
- Volunteer hours
- Internal community groups and local culture clubs
- Inspiring spaces to work, recharge, and collaborate with fellow Waymonauts
- On-site meals and snacks
- Fitness centers, massage programs, and ergonomic support
- On-demand fitness, wellbeing, and cooking classes
- Commuter benefits