Software Engineer, ML Tools

Mountain View, CA, USAPosted 6 days ago

Role Overview

Waymo is hiring a entry-level Software Engineer, ML Tools. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in Mountain View. Part of Waymo's Lifecycle hiring, posted 6 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Junior-level Lifecycle roles is $85k-$140k (based on 76 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.

The Waymo ML Infrastructure team accelerates Waymo's mission by building the best ecosystem for sustainably building and shipping ML-powered intelligence. We provide the best solutions for the entire model development lifecycle, collaborating closely with Google. Developer productivity, scale, and efficiency are core tenets.

In this hybrid role, you will report to a Senior Software Engineer, Technical Lead Manager.

You will:

Report to the TLM for the ML Tooling team
Apply Waymo and Alphabet technology to automate selection and preparation of data for model training
Work with ML Engineers to identify and resolve workflow difficulties through UX, automation, and agents

You have:

BS in Computer Science, Robotics, a similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience
Experience constructing and maintaining large datasets
High customer focus and ability to incorporate user feedback into designs and improvements

We prefer:

3 years of professional experience building and maintaining ML platforms
Proficiency developing large-scale jobs and backend servers in C++ or Python
Proficiency developing web frontends in TypeScript/Angular

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The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.

Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Salary Range

$175,000—$215,000 USD

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Software Engineer, ML Tools position at Waymo?

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Is the Software Engineer, ML Tools role at Waymo remote or in-office?

This is a hybrid role based in Mountain View. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.

What does a Software Engineer, ML Tools at Waymo earn?

Waymo has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Software Engineer, ML Tools role at Waymo posted?

This role was posted on July 7, 2026 (6 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

Is the Software Engineer, ML Tools role at Waymo entry-level?

Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Waymo has listed.