Senior Software Engineer, ICX Graphics

Stack

Responsibilities

• ▹Own the technical implementation of 3D visualization systems (EgoView) on onboard infotainment platforms
• ▹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 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

Requirements

• ▹Strong experience in 3D graphics development using C++ and APIs like OpenGL ES or Vulkan
• ▹Experience with mobile/embedded platforms, custom rendering engines, mobile game development, VR/AR, or high-performance Android graphics
• ▹Solid foundation in 3D mathematics (linear algebra, coordinate spaces, transformations) and shader programming (GLSL)
• ▹5+ years of total software development experience, with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
• ▹Strong sense of ownership and the ability to independently design, optimize, and implement complex software components

Nice to have

• ▹Experience with Android graphics architecture (SurfaceFlinger, HWUI) and custom Android builds (AOSP)
• ▹Experience developing with Kotlin/Java and integrating with C++ via JNI
• ▹Background in real-time visualization of perception data (point clouds, object detection) or game engine rendering

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Discretionary annual bonus program
• ▹Equity incentive plan
• ▹Generous company benefits program (subject to eligibility)

About the company

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Building on the Google Self-Driving Car Project launched in 2009, the Waymo Driver has completed over 10 million rider-only trips and more than 100 million autonomous miles on public roads across 15+ US states, plus tens of billions of simulated miles.