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# Software Engineer, Real-Time Communication Infrastructure

- **Company:** Waymo LLC
- **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $213,000.0 - $263,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** LTE (Telecommunication), C++ (Programming Language), Profiling, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Data Transmissions, Distributed Systems, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Linux on Embedded Systems, Linux System Administration, Network Architecture, Network Programming, Network Protocols, Cloud Services, Socket Programming, Software Engineering, WebRTC, Multithreading, Concurrency, Reliability of Systems, Build Management, Information Technology, Low Latency, Transport Protocols, Video Streaming, Network Optimization
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88567827/1

## About the Role

* BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
 * 5+ years of software engineering experience in C++ within Linux environments.
 * 3+ years of experience designing, building, and operating low-latency network protocols, communication systems, or distributed systems.
 * Deep expertise in systems and network programming, multithreading, concurrency, and asynchronous I/O.
 * Demonstrated track record of technical leadership-navigating ambiguous problems and delivering complex systems to production.

We prefer:

 * MS or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
 * Experience with wireless and cellular networking architectures (LTE/5G, multi-link bonding, mobile networking protocols).
 * Familiarity with Linux networking internals, socket programming, or network traffic management.
 * Experience with modern transport protocols, proxies, or streaming technologies (e.g., QUIC, WebRTC, Envoy).
 * Experience developing software for embedded Linux, automotive platforms, robotics, or autonomous vehicle systems.
 * Strong background in performance profiling, network optimization, and system resilience.
 * Location in or willingness to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area is preferred.

## Description

* Lead the architectural design, implementation, and scaling of Waymo's mission-critical real-time communication infrastructure and onboard networking stack.
 * Design and build highly reliable, low-latency transport protocols and communication systems to ensure continuous connectivity across dynamic and challenging wireless environments.
 * Optimize network performance, data transmission efficiency, and traffic prioritization between vehicle fleets and cloud services.
 * Partner with cross-functional engineering teams across onboard vehicle systems, cloud platforms, and fleet operations to support mission-critical data exchange.
 * Provide technical leadership, mentor team members, and champion engineering best practices in system reliability, concurrency, and performance.