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Team Lead, Global Construction & Facilities Procurement

WaymoAnywhereFull-time
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Compensation$190K - 241K a year

Lead and develop a global procurement team for construction and facilities infrastructure, managing complex sourcing and contracting processes. | Over 10 years of strategic procurement experience, with at least 7 years in construction, facilities, or CapEx categories, and proven leadership in managing high-value projects and negotiations. | 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. Waymo's Procurement and Vendor Enablement Office (PVEO) is the engine behind our rapid physical expansion. We are a diverse, collaborative group with a mission to efficiently procure the critical infrastructure required to scale the Waymo Driver. In this remote role, the Construction & Facilities Procurement team supports the business by leading strategic sourcing and category management for our global real estate portfolio, including depots, charging infrastructure, and corporate offices. In addition, this role will be Partnering with Global Places & Services (GPS) to drive cost savings, mitigate construction risk, and ensure operational excellence. You will: Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of 4 Regional Construction & Facilities Category Managers (West, East, EU, Facilities), setting the standard for category excellence and operational rigor. Global Strategy Ownership: Architect and execute multi-year category strategies for Construction (GCs, Architects, Engineering) and Facilities Management across Waymo’s expanding global footprint, harmonizing regional nuances into a cohesive global playbook. Infrastructure & Equipment: Lead the procurement strategy for critical long-lead infrastructure, including EV charging hardware, switchgears, and specialized depot equipment to meet aggressive deployment schedules. Strategic Sourcing: Oversee end-to-end complex RFx processes for high-value capital projects ($50M+ spend), including "make vs. buy" analysis, supplier selection, and consolidation efforts to maximize buying power. Stakeholder Partnership: Act as the primary procurement business partner to the Global Places & Services (GPS) leadership team, embedding procurement early in the site selection and build-out lifecycle to influence scope and cost. Contracting & Risk: Negotiate and draft robust Master Construction Agreements (MCAs), SOWs, and equipment purchase agreements that minimize risk (safety, financial, timeline) and enforce supplier accountability. You have: 10+ years of strategic procurement experience, with at least 7+ years dedicated to Construction, Facilities, or Capital Expenditure (CapEx) categories. People Management: Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, or managing a team of procurement professionals, with a track record of elevating team performance. Deep expertise in construction contracting models (Design-Build, GMP, Stipulated Sum) and experience negotiating with General Contractors and A&E firms. Demonstrated experience managing procurement for critical infrastructure equipment (Electrical, HVAC, EV Charging) with complex supply chains and long lead times. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders (Directors/VPs) in Engineering and Real Estate without direct authority. High negotiation acumen with a track record of delivering significant hard dollar savings and cost avoidance in a high-inflation sector. We prefer: Experience scaling physical operations internationally Background in hyper-growth Tech, EV (Electric Vehicle), or specialized logistics/retail industries with heavy physical footprints. Experience procuring for "mission-critical" facilities (Data Centers, Manufacturing Plants, or R&D labs). Please note that Waymo may not be able to employ remotely in all locations. Please speak with your recruiter about your preferred location for remote work when you begin the interview process. 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 $190,000—$241,000 USD

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Senior Software Engineer, Planner Reasoning, Driving Logic Capabilities

WaymoAnywhereFull-time
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Compensation$204K - 259K a year

Build and maintain infrastructure and interfaces to improve autonomous driving software performance and scalability. | 5+ years of software engineering experience, proficiency in C++, operating systems concepts, and experience with high-performance, reliable systems. | Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the worlds most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The Worlds 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. The Reasoning Foundations Team builds horizontal technology that has an extremely broad impact across the Waymo organization. Within Reasoning Foundations, our Driving Logic Capabilities team builds and maintains the interfaces, infrastructure, and shared technology used by Planner Reasoning to solve behavioral problems onboard in Planner. In this role, youll have a direct impact on accelerating improvements to the Waymo Driver’s performance as Waymo expands to more cities by enabling 100+ engineers to develop onboard software and to evolve Waymo’s architecture. You will also have the opportunity to impact development workflows across all of Waymo by establishing clear interfaces and development processes for developing on and debugging the Waymo driver. In this hybrid role, you will report to a Lead Software Engineer. You will: • Help own the onboard infrastructure which is used by a 100-person organization to improve the Waymo driver • Enable high efficiency workflows across the full spectrum of Waymo’s development cycle, starting from problem identification, iteration on tooling and infrastructure improvements, to regression monitoring • Evolve the onboard architecture of the Waymo driver, developing high-quality interfaces which enable the codebase to scale You have: • BS in Computer Science, Robotics, or similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience • 5+ years of Software Engineering experience; proficiency in C++ • Experience working with operating systems concepts including memory management, concurrency, scheduling, etc • Passion and expertise for engineering high-performance, reliable systems, including interface design, infrastructure, and big-picture solutions engineering We prefer: • Experience in solving real-world robotics problems (driving, or similar domains) • Experience designing and implementing real-time, highly reliable systems • Experience solving ambiguous problems on the intersection of tech and product 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 $204,000—$259,000 USD

TypeScript ecosystems (Next.js, React, Node, Angular)
AI/LLM integration
Workflow automation
Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Firebase, Supabase)
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Posted 5 days ago
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Senior Technical Program Manager, Autonomous Driving Performance Evaluation

WaymoAnywhereFull-time
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Compensation$196K - 248K a year

Drive outcomes for large, strategic programs transforming driving data into insights, and develop roadmaps for autonomous driving technology. | 5+ years of project management experience, strong communication skills, and understanding of software development workflows. | Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the worlds most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The Worlds 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. Waymo’s Technical Program Managers are accountable for Waymo’s roadmap execution by providing thoughtful cross-functional planning, clarity, and proactive risk management. In the face of complex technical and operational challenges with no established playbooks to follow, we act with thoughtful urgency, driving conversations, discussions, and outcomes. Our team partners closely with every function of Waymo to structure, own and drive work towards real-world deployments of the Waymo Driver across platforms and geographies. This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports and you will report to a Manager of Technical Program Management. You will: • Drive outcomes for large, strategic programs that transform Waymo’s driving data into actionable insights • Structure plans, drive execution and accountability across cross-functional teams to develop new evaluation tools • Work closely with engineering and product partners to measure autonomous driving performance across multiple cities and vehicle platforms • Communicate business risks and blockers to Waymo leadership and own their resolution • Develop roadmaps for innovative technology to enable driving in new operational domains like freeways, snow, and international markets You have: • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, engineering, similar technical field, or equivalent practical experience • 5+ years experience with 2+ years of large scale project management experience (multiple projects, multiple stakeholders, large teams, complex team setup) • Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams • Strong understanding of software development workflows and experience working closely with engineering teams We prefer: • Advanced degree in computer science or MBA • Experience working on evaluation and data analysis tools at large scale • Knowledge of data generation, data augmentation, or synthetic data techniques • Experience with simulation systems, robotics, or autonomous vehicle technology • Project management education (PMP or similar) 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 $196,000—$248,000 USD

Project management
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Stakeholder management
Data analysis
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Posted 5 days ago
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Planning Systems Manager

WaymoAnywhereFull-time
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Compensation$125K - 157K a year

Act as the primary technical owner for Waymo's Anaplan platform, managing various environments and partnering with stakeholders to design and deploy planning solutions. Drive enhancements and maintenance of existing models to support business needs and ensure data integrity. | Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 4 years of hands-on experience with Anaplan. Strong understanding of Anaplan architecture and proficiency in SQL are also required. | 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. Waymo Operations exists to deliver the Waymo Driver to the world. We are a global team building and scaling the world's first and leading autonomous fleet and operations platform. From component sourcing to end customer management, we enable and create value for Waymo through scaled and orchestrated deployment of the Waymo Driver. At Waymo, we are dedicated to building a culture that promotes collaboration and celebration. We value our team members' unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and support and encourage all team members to share their ideas to help Waymo better serve the communities in which we operate. In this remote role, you will report to our Planning & Team Operations Lead You will: Act as the primary technical owner and subject-matter specialist for Waymo's Anaplan platform, managing our Test, Dev, Prod, and Data Hub environments Partner with stakeholders across Operations (Infrastructure, Commercial, Vehicle, and Testing) to design, build, and deploy new planning solutions directly within Anaplan Drive the enhancement and maintenance of existing Anaplan models to support market expansion and evolving business needs Manage and optimize data flows between Anaplan and our internal data warehouse (PLX) to ensure data integrity for internal reporting Proactively identify and address technical debt, improve model performance, and build dynamic, reusable solutions Drive outcomes for key business projects as our Anaplan specialist, building new processes and methods to anticipate future needs You have: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience 4+ years of hands-on experience as an Anaplan Model Builder or Anaplan Solution Architect Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining complex, large-scale Anaplan models from scratch Strong understanding of Anaplan's architecture, including data integration (e.g., CloudWorks, Anaplan Connect), Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), and security best practices Experience translating complex business requirements and multi-dimensional planning scenarios into efficient and scalable Anaplan solutions Proficiency in SQL and experience working with data warehouses We prefer: Anaplan Certified Master Anaplanner or Certified Solution Architect 5+ years of experience in a high-growth tech, operations, or manufacturing environment Deep experience in Operations Planning, Supply Chain Planning, or complex FP&A modeling Familiarity with Google's data stack (e.g., PLX, BigQuery) and data visualization tools (like Tableau, Looker Studio) Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with an ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical partners ((Remote jobs only - Please note that Waymo may not be able to employ remotely in all locations. Please speak with your recruiter about your preferred location for remote work when you begin the interview process.)) 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 $125,000—$157,000 USD

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Data Warehouse
Operations Planning
Supply Chain Planning
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Technical Debt Management
Model Performance Improvement
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Business Requirements Translation
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Posted 5 days ago
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Safety Best Practices Specialist

WaymoAnywhereFull-time
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Compensation$158K - 200K a year

Support the continuous improvement of Waymo's Safety Case and manage the evidence library. Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with safety standards and practices. | Demonstrated experience in documentation management and process improvement in a technical domain is required. Proficiency with JIRA and basic knowledge of JAVAScript and HTML are also necessary. | 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. The Waymo Safety team works to promote and help to continuously improve the safety of Waymo's fully autonomous driving technology. Our experts develop safety goals and strategies, and conduct safety engineering analyses to ensure safety is being considered throughout the design and development of our vehicles. The team develops and promotes safety strategies and policies for autonomous vehicles for its work with regulatory authorities, lawmakers, law enforcement and public and non-profit organizations. Our Safety Team also helps advise on compliance with applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations. In this remote role, you will be based in an approved location and report to our Head of Safety Management and Best Practices. You will: Support the continuous improvement and refinement of Waymo's Safety Case, inclusive of its claims, evidence library, and argumentation, upholding high standards in both documentation management practices and commitment to continuous improvement of Waymo's safety processes. Safety Evidence Management: Establish and manage the evidence library for Waymo's safety case, inclusive of its categorization, updating, and tracing to internal methodology, readiness reviews, performance dashboards, training programs, and more. Change Management & System Migration: Plan and organize change management practices across the safety case, including the deprecation or freezing of evidence and change impact of any safety case claims. Automation Development: Research and implement automation solutions for various aspects of the safety case, especially within the JIRA platform and within other document management tooling used internally. Content Integration Support: Contribute to integrating new content in Waymo's safety case in a cohesive and consistent manner, collaborating as needed with external consultants, partners, and auditors. Collaborate with the Standardization Compliance Lead and other Waymo stakeholders to support a consistent operational tooling for industry standards compliance exercises. You have: Demonstrated experience in tooling, operationalization, and process improvement in connection with requirements and documentation management, ideally within a technical or safety-critical domain. Proficiency with JIRA and potentially G3, with experience in managing complex data structures and linkages. JAVAScript and HTML basic knowledge to support automatization and querying functions within such tools. Experience supporting documentation, evidence collection, and automation initiatives within the context of an Automated Driving System safety case, inclusive of familiarity with the claim-argument-evidence structure. Ability to work closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) across a broad range of divisions: from technical engineering, to product, data science, as well as legal/regulatory teams. We prefer: Familiarity with Waymo's publications and approach to safety is highly desirable Familiarity with the AVSC work of SAE ITC is highly desirable Auditing Certification Participation into standardization activities for the drafting and/or revisions of automotive industry standards. Track-record of contributions to published scholarly literature 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 $158,000—$200,000 USD

Safety Case
Evidence Management
Change Management
Automation Development
Content Integration
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Documentation Management
Process Improvement
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Posted 6 days ago
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Technical Program Manager, Foundation Model Engagements

WaymoMountain View, CaliforniaFull-time
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Compensation$196K - 248K a year

Manage complex technical engagements and facilitate cross-team collaboration to ensure successful deployment of AI/ML models. | Extensive leadership experience in program strategy, organizational effectiveness, and cross-sector partnerships, but lacks specific technical AI/ML expertise and experience managing technical projects in software environments. | 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. Waymo's Technical Program Managers are accountable for Waymo's roadmap execution by providing thoughtful cross-functional planning, clarity, and proactive risk management. In the face of complex technical and operational challenges with no established playbooks to follow, we act with thoughtful urgency, driving conversations, discussions, and outcomes. Our team partners closely with every function of Waymo to structure, own and drive work towards real-world deployments of the Waymo Driver across platforms and geographies. This role follows a hybrid work schedule and you will report to a Director of Program Management. The Waymo Foundation Model (WaymoFM) program is at the heart of Waymo's long term plan. We build large-scale "teacher" models that improve our onboard and offboard systems. We are seeking a Technical Program Manager for FM Engagements to own the critical link between our Foundation Model efforts and our core product teams: Onboard and Simulation. This role is pivotal in ensuring that the groundbreaking advancements from our teacher models translate into tangible improvements in the Waymo Driver. You will be responsible for the end-to-end management of these engagements - from planning and requirements definition to execution and impact reporting - ensuring seamless collaboration and delivery in line with our product goals and our collaboration tenets. You will: Collaborate with teams to establish clear, actionable roadmaps, requirements, and success metrics for all foundation model engagements. Drive translation of high-level product needs into specific teacher model deliverables, distillation targets, and evaluation plans for onboard releases. Proactively identify cross-team dependencies, manage technical risks, and align schedules to ensure the smooth integration of teacher models with their student counterparts. Drive the day-to-day execution of multiple parallel engagements, ensuring models are delivered on schedule and meet the agreed-upon quality and performance bars. Facilitate communication and serve as the primary point of contact between teams, resolving blockers and navigating technical challenges. Manage the end-to-end model delivery process, from teacher model hand-off and distillation to student model integration and validation for product releases. Lead retrospectives and post-mortems to capture learnings and continuously refine the engagement model between research and production. You have: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field 5+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager in a software engineering environment A proven track record of successfully managing complex technical projects involving machine learning and/or AI Experience with work on applied AI/ML and/or research-to-production technology transfer Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, effectively conveying technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical judgment skills We prefer: Experience with machine learning models, training pipelines, or evaluation frameworks Experience with large language models (LLMs), vision language models, generative AI (diffusion models), large-scale model training, optimization, and scaling techniques Experience with cloud-based machine learning platforms and infrastructure Strong background in 3D computer vision, sensor fusion (camera, lidar), spatial reasoning, and 3D reconstruction methods (NeRF, Gaussian Splatting) Experience with simulation environments for autonomous systems, model validation strategies, and methods to ensure model reliability Experience with model evaluation techniques, metrics, time-series analysis, and predictive modeling using sensor data Master's degree or PhD in a related field 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 $196,000—$248,000 USD

Program Management
Organizational Effectiveness
Partnership Building
Strategic Planning
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Posted 6 days ago
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Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure

WaymoLos Ángeles, Oaxaca, Mexico, Mountain View, California, San Francisco, CaliforniaFull-time
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Compensation$196K - 248K a year

Manage and drive the execution of core infrastructure programs, including simulation platforms and data pipelines, across cross-functional teams. | Over 7 years of experience in technical program management within software or infrastructure environments, with knowledge of distributed systems, data pipelines, and high-availability systems. | 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. Waymo’s Technical Program Managers are accountable for Waymo’s roadmap execution by providing thoughtful cross-functional planning, clarity, and proactive risk management. In the face of complex technical and operational challenges with no established playbooks to follow, we act with thoughtful urgency, driving conversations, discussions, and outcomes. Our team partners closely with every function of Waymo to structure, own and drive work towards real-world deployments of the Waymo Driver across platforms and geographies. This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports and you will report to a Manager of Technical Program Management. You will: Own and drive the execution for core infrastructure programs Manage the roadmap and delivery of high-availability simulation platforms, ensuring performance and scale for engineering development and testing Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level objectives (SLOs) for the core infrastructure services (e.g., data pipeline latency, storage reliability) Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, and Data Science teams to manage dependencies Proactively identify technical risks and bottlenecks in the data and simulation pipelines, proposing and driving mitigation strategies Lead effective communication, including program reviews and status updates, to executive and cross-functional stakeholders You have: 7+ years of experience in technical program management, particularly in a complex, multi-team environment within a software or infrastructure organization Demonstrated knowledge of distributed systems, large-scale data management, and cloud infrastructure principles Experience managing reliability programs in a rapidly scaling, high-availability environment (SRE or DevOps principles) Proven ability to translate complex technical issues related to storage, simulation, or data pipelines for non-technical stakeholders Experience with the software development lifecycle, specifically in environments that iterate rapidly on data-intensive products Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a track record of driving alignment without direct authority We prefer: Experience in the Autonomous Vehicle (AV) industry or other complex, real-time control systems Prior experience as a software engineer in a domain related to data engineering, storage systems, or large-scale simulation Familiarity with machine learning data workflows, including feature store management and model training/evaluation data sets Experience with on-call rotations and triaging technical issues in a high-severity incident management process Demonstrated ability to drive long-term strategy for an evolving technical domain 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 $196,000—$248,000 USD

Distributed systems
Large-scale data management
Cloud infrastructure
Reliability engineering (SRE/DevOps)
Technical program management
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Posted 8 days ago
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Technical Program Manager, Privacy

WaymoLos Ángeles, Oaxaca, Mexico, Mountain View, California, San Francisco, CaliforniaFull-time
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Compensation$196K - 248K a year

Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of complex privacy programs, collaborating across teams to ensure compliance and effective implementation. | 7+ years of technical program management experience in complex environments, with strong understanding of data privacy regulations and technical architecture. | 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. Waymo’s Technical Program Managers are accountable for Waymo’s roadmap execution by providing thoughtful cross-functional planning, clarity, and proactive risk management. In the face of complex technical and operational challenges with no established playbooks to follow, we act with thoughtful urgency, driving conversations, discussions, and outcomes. Our team partners closely with every function of Waymo to structure, own and drive work towards real-world deployments of the Waymo Driver across platforms and geographies. This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports and you will report to a Manager of Technical Program Management. You will: Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of complex privacy programs, such as GDPR compliance Partner with engineering, product management, legal, and security teams to define technical requirements and establish roadmaps for privacy-enhancing features and systems Participate in and drive design discussions to ensure new and existing systems meet privacy-by-design principles Identify, track, and mitigate technical risks and dependencies across multiple teams to ensure timely program delivery Provide clear, concise, and regular communication on program status, risks, and milestones to all stakeholders, including executive leadership Develop and standardize best practices and processes for privacy program management and engineering execution You have: 7+ years of experience in technical program management, particularly in a complex, multi-team environment Strong understanding of core data privacy regulations (e.g., EU/UK GDPR) and their technical implications for data processing, storage, and retention Ability to engage with engineers on technical architecture, system design, and data flows to ensure compliance and privacy controls are effectively implemented Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues for non-technical stakeholders We prefer: Privacy-related certifications (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPT, CIPM) Experience working with privacy challenges specific to machine learning, model training, and derived data outputs Experience in developing and maintaining comprehensive data maps that track personal data across various systems Experience with large-scale cloud infrastructure and distributed systems Prior experience as a software engineer or a technical background in data infrastructure or security 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 $196,000—$248,000 USD

Program Management
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Risk Management
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Posted 8 days ago
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Technical Program Manager, Safety Framework

WaymoMountain View, California, San Francisco, CaliforniaFull-time
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Compensation$158K - 200K a year

Drive the execution of complex, cross-functional compliance workstreams, manage risks and dependencies, and support audits and regulatory reviews. | Minimum 2-3 years of experience in technical program management or similar, with a bachelor's degree in a technical field, and proven ability to coordinate multiple teams and manage detailed program activities. | 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. Waymo’s Technical Program Managers are accountable for Waymo’s roadmap execution by providing thoughtful cross-functional planning, clarity, and proactive risk management. In the face of complex technical and operational challenges with no established playbooks to follow, we act with thoughtful urgency, driving conversations, discussions, and outcomes. Our team partners closely with every function of Waymo to structure, own and drive work towards real-world deployments of the Waymo Driver across platforms and geographies. This role follows a hybrid work schedule and you will report to a TPM Manager. You will: Program Coordination & Execution: Drive the day-to-day coordination and execution of complex, cross-functional compliance workstreams, ensuring timely progress and alignment across different work groups Risk & Dependency Management: Maintain a high-level project status summary for compliance programs, proactively identifying, documenting, and escalating program risks and dependencies to relevant stakeholders and decision-making bodies Gap Closure & Readiness Tracking: Monitor and drive the burndown of corrective actions and identified gaps, providing clear, quantitative signal on workstream readiness for upcoming internal assurance efforts and external regulatory audits Meeting Facilitation: Support critical compliance meetings, including executive reviews, by owning agenda preparation, documenting comprehensive meeting notes, and rigorously tracking all action items through to completion Communication & Reporting: Assist in developing and distributing cadenced status reports, program metrics, and internal communications to provide clear visibility into program progress for a diverse set of stakeholders Audit & Assurance Support: Act as a key coordinator during internal assurance reviews and external regulatory audits, which includes organizing schedules, compiling required documentation packages, and managing the follow-up and closure of post-audit items You have: Foundational program management skills: 2-3 years of experience in a Technical Program Management, Project Management, or similar role driving complex projects in a technical domain (e.g., software, hardware, or complex systems) Bachelor’s Degree: B.S. in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline) or equivalent practical experience Cross-Functional Execution: Proven ability to drive day-to-day execution, monitor status, and manage tasks and escalations across multiple technical and non-technical teams simultaneously Detail Orientation: Exceptional organizational skills and an intense focus on detail for tracking corrective actions, dependencies, and program readiness Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of summarizing complex technical status into clear, concise updates for both technical teams and executive leadership We prefer: Large/complex program coordination experience: This role involves coordinating a broad range of stakeholders to deliver detailed analysis and specific recommendations on a cadenced basis. Prior experience of executing company-level procedures in a complex and fast moving environment would be a great asset Exposure to stewarding large-scale process evolution: Coordinating updates to processes while maintaining execution cadence and ensuring a consistent view for cross functional stakeholders 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 $158,000—$200,000 USD

Program Management
Cross-Functional Coordination
Risk & Dependency Management
Stakeholder Communication
Audit & Assurance Support
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Posted 8 days ago
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Technical Program Manager

WaymoMountain View, California, San Francisco, CaliforniaFull-time
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Compensation$158K - 200K a year

Drive complex cross-functional compliance workstreams, manage risks, and support audits and regulatory reviews. | Experience in program management within technical or safety-critical industries, strong communication skills, and familiarity with compliance frameworks. | 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. Waymo’s Technical Program Managers are accountable for Waymo’s roadmap execution by providing thoughtful cross-functional planning, clarity, and proactive risk management. In the face of complex technical and operational challenges with no established playbooks to follow, we act with thoughtful urgency, driving conversations, discussions, and outcomes. Our team partners closely with every function of Waymo to structure, own and drive work towards real-world deployments of the Waymo Driver across platforms and geographies. This role follows a hybrid work schedule and you will report to a TPM Manager. You will: Program Coordination & Execution: Drive the day-to-day coordination and execution of complex, cross-functional compliance workstreams, ensuring timely progress and alignment across different work groups Risk & Dependency Management: Maintain a high-level project status summary for compliance programs, proactively identifying, documenting, and escalating program risks and dependencies to relevant stakeholders and decision-making bodies Gap Closure & Readiness Tracking: Monitor and drive the burndown of corrective actions and identified gaps, providing clear, quantitative signal on workstream readiness for upcoming internal assurance efforts and external regulatory audits Meeting Facilitation: Support critical compliance meetings, including executive reviews, by owning agenda preparation, documenting comprehensive meeting notes, and rigorously tracking all action items through to completion Communication & Reporting: Assist in developing and distributing cadenced status reports, program metrics, and internal communications to provide clear visibility into program progress for a diverse set of stakeholders Audit & Assurance Support: Act as a key coordinator during internal assurance reviews and external regulatory audits, which includes organizing schedules, compiling required documentation packages, and managing the follow-up and closure of post-audit items You have: Foundational program management skills: 1-3 years of experience in a Technical Program Management, Project Management, or similar role driving complex projects in a technical domain (e.g., software, hardware, or complex systems) Bachelor’s Degree: B.S. in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline) or equivalent practical experience Cross-Functional Execution: Proven ability to drive day-to-day execution, monitor status, and manage tasks and escalations across multiple technical and non-technical teams simultaneously Detail Orientation: Exceptional organizational skills and an intense focus on detail for tracking corrective actions, dependencies, and program readiness Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of summarizing complex technical status into clear, concise updates for both technical teams and executive leadership We prefer: Compliance/Assurance Exposure: Experience with auditing, assurance, and/or compliance frameworks, particularly in highly safety-critical industries (e.g., automotive, aerospace, medical devices) or those utilizing comprehensive safety/quality management systems Regulatory Knowledge: A basic understanding of key industry standards or regulatory frameworks such as IATF 16949, ISO 9001, or ISO 27001, UNECE R155 and 156 New Regulation development: Working in technologies where the regulatory environment is nascent and fast evolving, resolving ambiguity and proceeding 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 $158,000—$200,000 USD

Program Management
Cross-Functional Coordination
Risk & Dependency Management
Audit & Assurance Support
Regulatory Compliance
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Posted 8 days ago
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Partner Operations Enablement & Rider Only Manager

WaymoAnywhereFull-time
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Compensation$152K - 192K a year

Manage day-to-day operations of Rider-Only fleet, ensure operational targets, support scaling across markets, and coordinate cross-functional teams. | 5+ years in operations management or related fields, strong problem-solving and communication skills, ability to travel up to 35%, and preferably experience with autonomous vehicle technology. | 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. Waymo Operations exists to deliver the Waymo Driver to the world. We are a global team building and scaling the world's first and leading autonomous fleet and operations platform. From component sourcing to end customer management, we enable and create value for Waymo through scaled and orchestrated deployment of the Waymo Driver. At Waymo, we are dedicated to building a culture that promotes inclusivity and celebration. We value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences; recognize that inclusive actions lead to equitable outcomes; and support and encourage all team members to share their ideas to help Waymo better serve the communities in which we operate. In this hybrid role you will report to our New Business and Partner Operations Manager. You will: Be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Rider-Only fleet and ensuring operational targets are met across new markets Maximize fleet performance and ensure vehicles are being used effectively and efficiently through productive missions and trips Ensure fleet health & safety by monitoring Rider-Only fleet performance and taking corrective action Support the launch and scaling of Rider Only operations across multiple partner sites, escalating and solving critical issues to ensure continued scaling and mileage collection. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure proper staffing for Rider Only operations data collection You have: 5+ years of experience in operations management, infrastructure development, or related fields, preferably in a technology or automotive industry. Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects and cross-functional teams. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve operational challenges. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, remaining flexible with the changing needs of the business. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders. We prefer: Experience working with and developing relationships with external clients Experience with autonomous vehicle technology or related fields Strong computer proficiency. Familiarity with Linux OS, SQL, Python Travel requirement: Ability to travel up to 35% of the time or more as needed for business demands. (Remote jobs only - Please note that Waymo may not be able to employ remotely in all locations. Please speak with your recruiter about your preferred location for remote work when you begin the interview process.) 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 $152,000—$192,000 USD

Operations Management
Project Management
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Fleet Performance Monitoring
Problem Solving
Communication
Linux OS
SQL
Python
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Posted 2 months ago
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Indirect Procurement Category Manager

WaymoAnywhereFull-time
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Compensation$190K - 241K a year

Lead strategic sourcing and category management for non-production goods and services while building strong supplier relationships. Develop multi-year category strategies and oversee the end-to-end RFX process to drive value creation for Waymo. | Candidates should have at least 10 years of procurement experience, with a focus on physical security, facilities, or construction services. Strong sourcing skills and the ability to influence others are essential, along with high personal integrity and ethics. | 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. Waymo's Procurement and Vendor Enablement Office is a diverse, collaborative, and service-oriented group with a mission to efficiently procure indirect goods and services, build supplier relationships, and support outsourcing excellence to achieve Waymo's growth goals. Our Indirect Procurement team supports the business by: Leading strategic sourcing and category management for all non-production goods and services. Building and managing strong, collaborative supplier relationships. Partnering with internal stakeholders to drive cost savings, mitigate risk, and ensure operational excellence In this remote role, you will report to our Head of Indirect Procurement. You will: Provide subject matter expertise and leadership on the categories you are responsible for including construction, operations facilities and the procurement of chargers, switch gears and other equipment to meet pressing demand schedules across our scaling operations. In partnership with stakeholders, develop multi-year category strategies that maximize value creation for Waymo. Lead the end-to-end RFX process, build relationships with strategic suppliers and oversee complex, Waymo-wide supplier relations, developing solutions to new problems and using foresight to anticipate future trends and issues. . Negotiate and draft agreements that minimize financial and business risk exposure, provide optimal terms and conditions, and enforce supplier accountability. Analyze data to determine the value of negotiations and the final change in total cost of ownership Solve impactful multi-dimensional issues by implementing new processes, systems, or policies that address Waymo’s indirect procurement needs. You have: At least 10 years of procurement experience including 7+ years focusing on physical security, facilities, or construction services spend areas. Sourcing skills include: identifying sourcing opportunities, performing spend analysis, development of sourcing strategy, project management, development of RFX documents, negotiation, contract management, supplier bench-marking, contract compliance, purchase order development, resolution of payment issues, etc. Excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all internal and external business contacts Ability to perform make versus buy outsourcing analyses and to develop total cost of ownership models Ability to influence others and to act as a change agent within their team and company High personal integrity and ethics We prefer: Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain or related field; or equivalent education and work experience Demonstrated track record for being innovative and able to quickly deliver significant and measurable results in a fast-changing organization Internal or external business consulting experience highly desired Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills and have a noticeable positive impact on the velocity and success of your teammates Please note that Waymo may not be able to employ remotely in all locations. Please speak with your recruiter about your preferred location for remote work when you begin the interview process. 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 $190,000—$241,000 USD

Procurement
Sourcing
Negotiation
Contract Management
Supplier Relationships
Data Analysis
Project Management
Risk Mitigation
Cost Savings
Change Management
Interpersonal Skills
Outsourcing Analysis
Total Cost of Ownership
Teamwork
Collaboration
Innovation
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Posted 3 months ago
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Technical Program Manager, Release

WaymoAnywhereFull-time
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Compensation$196K - 248K a year

Manage and ensure timely execution of software release tasks, facilitate issue resolution, and continuously improve release processes. | 2+ years managing software releases and technical projects, bachelor's degree, understanding of SDLC, system architecture, QA, and source code analysis. | 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. Waymo's Technical Program Managers are accountable for Waymo's roadmap execution by providing thoughtful cross-functional planning, clarity, and proactive risk management. In the face of complex technical and operational challenges with no established playbooks to follow, we act with thoughtful urgency, driving conversations, discussions, and outcomes. Our team partners closely with every function of Waymo to structure, own and drive work towards real-world deployments of the Waymo Driver across platforms and geographies. In this role, you will report to a Lead TPM, Release Management You will: Ensure release tasks are followed and on track Communicate and facilitate resolution of potential issues as we become aware of them Continuously improve processes to ensure more efficient releases You have: 2+ years of experience with managing software releases 2+ years of experience managing technical projects Bachelor’s Degree Experience working within the context of Software Development Lifecycle Good understanding of system architecture and design principles Quality Assurance, validating quality of software Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze source code for understanding system behavior and requirements We prefer: Technical Program Management experience Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and workflows Expertise in computer programming Understanding and ability to perform as a Release Engineer ((Remote jobs only - Please note that Waymo may not be able to employ remotely in all locations. Please speak with your recruiter about your preferred location for remote work when you begin the interview process.)) 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 $196,000—$248,000 USD

Software Release Management
Technical Project Management
Software Development Lifecycle
System Architecture
Quality Assurance
Source Code Analysis
CI/CD Pipelines
Programming
Release Engineering
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Posted 3 months ago
Waymo

Senior Staff Software Engineer, ML Engineering, Perception

WaymoAnywhereFull-time
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Compensation$281K - 356K a year

Lead design and implementation of multi-stage training systems for large-scale ML models, optimize training latency, and provide technical leadership across teams. | Master’s or PhD in CS or related field, 8+ years ML software development, 6+ years ML production systems experience, 4+ years technical leadership, and 3+ years with computer vision or LLM models. | 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. The Perception team at Waymo builds technology that powers the Waymo Driver. Our software allows the Waymo Driver to perceive the world around it, make the right decision for every situation, and deliver people safely to their destinations. We conduct research to address real-world problems and collaborate with research teams at Alphabet. We have access to millions of miles of driving data from a diverse set of sensors, enabling ML practitioners like you to develop multi-modal models and techniques at scale. In this hybrid role, you will report to the Director of Engineering. You will: • Work closely with ML engineers and infrastructure teams to design, set the roadmap, and implement the multi-stage training system that builds the foundation models and onboard models • Optimize end-to-end training latency, to meet our release cadence while minimizing time-to-impact from new issues in the field to model update on the car • Solve large-scale training with multi-model, multi-task, and large models, with millions of miles of driving data • Provide technical leadership on the efficacy and efficiency of production critical models’ training system • Drive and accelerate collaborations between Perception, infra teams at Waymo, and Alphabet collaborators You have: • Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field • 8+ years of experience in ML-related software development • 6+ years of experience in ML-driven production systems that develops models with large-scale data, training, evaluation, and deployment • 4+ years of experience in a technical leadership role leading technical teams and setting technical directions • 3+ years of experience with computer vision models, or LLMs, or vision language models • Passion to drive engineering excellence and efficient model development through flywheel automation, while having direct technical experience in model quality development to achieve business goals We prefer: • Experience in LLM and / or multi-modality LM pretraining and fine-tuning, and their infrastructure • Experience in model distillation techniques and infrastructure • Familiarity with vision-based models and their development challenges • Agility in a fast-paced environment #LI-hybrid 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 $281,000—$356,000 USD

Machine Learning production systems
Technical leadership
Large-scale model training
Computer vision models
LLM and multi-modality LM pretraining
Model distillation
Multi-stage training systems
Collaboration with infrastructure teams
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Posted 3 months ago

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