AI-Driven AV Scenario QA Specialist

Waymo; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Equity incentive plan

Generous benefits program

Job summary

Waymo in Mountain View, CA, is seeking a Technical Specialist in Scenario Operations to bridge simulation software capabilities with real-world operations. You will partner with Product and Engineering to design, test, and deploy scalable simulation tools that blend HITL with AI-driven automation.

The role emphasizes rapid issue response, policy development, quality assurance, and technical consulting to influence testing coverage and tool improvements across teams.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or 4 years of relevant work experience in AV Software Quality, Simulation or Technical Operations.
• Experience with ML testing and validation methods, including dataset quality assurance, bias detection, edge-case scenario testing, and / or performance evaluation using statistical metrics.
• Ability to quickly master proprietary software tools and a proven track record of root-causing high complexity, technical issues.
• A strong understanding of driving rules, behavioral safety, and the nuances of complex traffic environments.

Responsibilities

• Tooling Development & Optimization: Partner with Product and Engineering teams on design, test, and deployment of cutting-edge simulation tools. You will ensure these tools effectively combine human-in-the-loop (HITL) precision with AI-driven automation to create scalable test coverage.
• Rapid Issue Response: Drive the technical processes for "rapid-response" simulation-based scenario testing. When emergent issues are found in the field, you will apply your deep understanding of the A/V software stack and our tooling to support root-cause evaluation and fix validation.
• Policy Development: Serve as the key link between AI/ML development and operational execution. Define and document new policies, guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that integrate advanced tools and insights into daily vendor workflows.
• Quality Assurance: Design and implement robust quality control processes for both human and AI-generated outputs. Perform meta-quality checks, validate the integrity of vendor work, and provide feedback to improve both human and model performance.
• Technical Consultation: Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for your specific domain. You will provide technical leadership to cross-functional stakeholders, advising on the feasibility of new testing coverage and driving tool improvements to achieve desired outcomes.

Skills

ML testing & validation

Root-cause analysis

Software tools mastery

Understanding of driving rules

Education

BS/BA or equivalent in a relevant field

Job description

Waymo in Mountain View, CA, is seeking a Technical Specialist in Scenario Operations to bridge simulation software capabilities with real-world operations. You will partner with Product and Engineering to design, test, and deploy scalable simulation tools that blend HITL with AI-driven automation.

The role emphasizes rapid issue response, policy development, quality assurance, and technical consulting to influence testing coverage and tool improvements across teams.