Software Engineer (Linux Kernel)

Waymo LLC

Mountain View, CA, United States

29 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Part-time (≤ 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

3 years minimum

Compensation

$204,000.0 - $259,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

careers.withwaymo.com

Tech stack

Board Bringup Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Computing Platforms BIOS Booting (BIOS) C++ (Programming Language) Computer Programming Software Debugging Programming Tools Device Drivers Emulators Ethernet

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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