Senior Software Engineer, ICX Graphics

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company focused on building the Waymo Driver to improve mobility and safety. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to own the technical implementation of 3D visualization systems and lead the design and implementation of the 3D rendering pipeline for the in-car system.

Responsibilities:

• Own the technical implementation of 3D visualization systems (EgoView) on onboard infotainment platforms, delivering fluid, high-performance visual experiences
• Lead the design and implementation of the 3D rendering pipeline for the 3D Car View on the Android-based in-car system using C++ and Kotlin via JNI
• Integrate next-generation visual assets for the new vehicle platform, optimize shader performance in the internal rendering engine to reduce GPU utilization, and implement new visual indicators for complex perception scenarios like construction zones
• Write high-quality, well-tested code, resolve complex rendering bugs, and optimize performance (frame rate, CPU/GPU, memory) on resource-constrained onboard hardware
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers and UX/UI designers to translate vehicle perception data into fluid animations and motion designs