Staff Software Engineer / Technical Lead Manager

waymo· CSI (7LV)
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📍 San Francisco, California, United States

About this role

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.

You will:

  • Collaborative - work across team boundaries
  • Cross-functional - work with PM, UX, legal, operations, or other non-engineering roles
  • Independence / leadership - take ownership and drive efforts to completion
  • Technical road map definition experience 
  • Performance management experience

You have:

  • BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
  • 6+ years experience working with backend tech (e.g. C++, Spanner, or others)
  • 6+ years of experience with Front End (Angular, Javascript, React, etc) 
  • 5+ years of people management experience
  • TL or leadership skills
  • Experience in product development lifecycle

We prefer:

  • Familiarity with Google infrastructure (e.g. Flume, Borg, Protocol Buffers, OnePlatform) or GCP equivalent
  • Development experience with C++ or other backend programming languages
  • Development experience with frontend frameworks (e.g. Angular, React) 
  • Scalability and system performance experience

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—$319,000 USD

Frequently Asked Questions

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The salary for this Staff Software Engineer / Technical Lead Manager role at waymo is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Staff Software Engineer / Technical Lead Manager position at waymo located?
This Staff Software Engineer / Technical Lead Manager role at waymo is based in San Francisco, California, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Staff Software Engineer / Technical Lead Manager at waymo belong to?
This Staff Software Engineer / Technical Lead Manager position is part of the CSI (7LV) department at waymo. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Staff Software Engineer / Technical Lead Manager position at waymo?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to waymo's official application portal hosted on greenhouse where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Staff Software Engineer / Technical Lead Manager job at waymo posted?
This Staff Software Engineer / Technical Lead Manager position at waymo was posted on Mar 16, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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