Staff Software Engineer (TLM), Fleet Response
On-siteTokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Job Summary
Develop systems to detect issues in the field across Waymo's international markets, specifically addressing the Japanese driving environment. Build monitoring tools for fleet scale, new software rollouts, and geos, while partnering with Data Science, Onboard Software, and Mapping teams to design end-to-end technical solutions. Lead strategic investments to improve diagnostic signal quality and mentor a small team of engineers fostering high ownership and rapid execution. Requires 5-7+ years of software development experience, fluent C++, Python, and SQL, and professional-level Japanese and English fluency. This role supports the Waymo Driver's mission to provide trusted autonomous mobility.
Required Qualifications
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field of study
- 5-7+ years of hands-on software development experience building highly scalable, reliable, and performant systems
- 1-2+ years of experience directly managing and mentoring software engineering teams
- Strong system design capabilities and fluent coding skills in C++, Python, and SQL
- Proven ability to tackle highly open-ended technical and system design challenges with a structured, first-principles approach
- Professional or native-level fluency in both Japanese and English to seamlessly bridge communication across international markets
Desired Qualifications
- Deep familiarity with driving dynamics, local infrastructure, and road environments in Japan (specifically Tokyo), with an intuitive understanding of local traffic etiquette and pedestrian behavior
- Prior experience in mapping, localization, geospatial engineering, or high-volume data pipelines within the autonomous vehicle, robotics, or geographic information systems (GIS) industries
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