Staff Software Engineer, Linux Kernel
Overview
Waymo is seeking a Staff Software Engineer, Linux Kernel to develop system software components and Linux kernel drivers for the primary on-vehicle compute platform, from early prototyping to production launch of autonomous vehicles.
Responsibilities
- Work on a small team of System Software and Linux Kernel Engineers to develop system software components from early prototyping to production launch.
- Develop and test Linux Kernel drivers and other components such as middleware services 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
- BA/BS degree in Computer Science, or relevant technical field or equivalent practical experience.
- Proficiency in C and C++.
- 5+ years of programming experience in an asynchronous environment with multiple processes, threads, timers, and interrupts.
- Experience with Linux kernel and device driver development.
- Working knowledge of hardware bring-up and debugging.
- 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.
Additional Information
Waymo employees are eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program.
Waymo is an equal opportunity employer.
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