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# System Test Engineer (Perception)

- **Company:** Waymo LLC
- **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $196,000.0 - $242,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Windows Remote Assistance, Robotic Automation Software, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, SQL Databases, Strategies of Testing, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.welcometothejungle.com/en/companies/waymo/jobs/senior-system-test-engineer-perception_mountain-view-ca_smdimbvl

## About the Role

* Solid written and verbal communication and experience contributing to projects spanning across multiple disciplines
 * Experience with software development for robotics OR experience with software verification and validation for software running on robotic, safety critical or high reliability systems
 * Strong grasp of Machine Learning fundamentals and applied statistical concepts
 * Experience in data analysis/modeling or software engineering using Python and SQL, knowledge of C++ preferred
 * An advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or other relevant technical field OR equivalent practical experience involving perception or robotic systems
 * 8+ years of Engineering experience (graduate school and industry experience both count)
 * Experience in autonomous vehicles, robotics, assisted driving technology, or other safety critical or high reliability system
 * Experience leading cross-team initiatives, including coordinating with external vendors or partners to deliver high-impact solutions

## Description

* Waymo's Systems Engineering team works together to blend software and hardware systems in groundbreaking new ways. We set the high performance standards that ensure our vehicles run smoothly and keep passengers safe, then design and perform the tests that validate that performance
 * We're looking for talented teammates who'll help us maintain strong teamwork and are passionate about driving results
 * This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to the Technical Lead Manager, Perception Test Engineering
 * Develop test strategies and new methodologies to support rapid scaling and rare, but critical, edge cases
 * Design and implement metrics, test plans, and simulated scenarios for testing the autonomous vehicle in off-nominal situations, such as after a fault occurs or when remote assistance is needed, across multiple platforms and in support of rapid commercialization
 * Write reusable, high quality, software for analyzing simulation test results and be an enabler and advocate for automation at scale
 * Lead cross-functionally to unblock development of scalable multi-platform testing, working with partner teams who develop the simulator or code running onboard the AV
 * Use your knowledge of autonomous vehicles, engineering and test strategy development to review and provide feedback on system requirements and feature validation plans


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