Staff Android Engineer, In-Car Experience

Mountain View, CA, US; San Francisco, CA, USPosted 26 days ago

Role Overview

Waymo is hiring a Staff Android Engineer, In-Car Experience. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in Mountain View, CA, US; San Francisco. Part of Waymo's Mobile hiring, posted 3 weeks 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 Staff-level Mobile roles is $175k-$255k (based on 22 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.

We are building a team of engineers dedicated to further developing our in-car experience.

Projects include the Pick Ups and Drop Offs (PUDO) experience, and Infotainment during passenger trips (music, games, maps). Our team works on the user interfaces used by customers to hail and control our autonomous vehicles. We build complex user experiences, phone-to-vehicle communications, and solve novel human-computer interaction problems in the AV space.

In this hybrid role, you will report to an Engineering Manager.

You will:

Create reliable Android components and flows using modern technologies like Jetpack Compose.
Build features within the in-car interface that inspire trust and clearly communicate the vehicle's intentions.
Work closely with UX/UI designers, Product Managers, and Vehicle Software Engineers to launch innovative in-car experiences.
Design and maintain software controlling in-car systems such as displays, audio, and climate controls.
Manage the full software development lifecycle, focusing on quality and robustness for safety-sensitive systems.

You have:

BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
7+ years of professional software development experience.
3+ years of experience in Android application development, including testing, maintaining, and launching features.
Proven ability to design and implement significant features or components independently.
Proficiency in Kotlin or Java, and a strong understanding of Android internals.
Experience leading technical designs and mentoring other engineers.

We prefer:

Experience with Android platform (AOSP) development, custom Android builds, or embedded systems.
A passion for pixel-perfect UI and creating fluid user experiences.
Knowledge of in-car infotainment systems or automotive software development.
Experience with performance analysis and optimization for resource-constrained devices.
Full-stack experience, including designing and integrating with server-side APIs to support client features.

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

$251,000—$310,000 USD

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How do I apply for the Staff Android Engineer, In-Car Experience position at Waymo?

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Is the Staff Android Engineer, In-Car Experience role at Waymo remote or in-office?

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

What does a Staff Android Engineer, In-Car Experience 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 Staff Android Engineer, In-Car Experience role at Waymo posted?

This role was posted on June 17, 2026 (26 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.

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