Autonomous Onboard Systems TPM - Cross-Functional Impact

Waymo; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 196,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Equity incentive plan

Generous benefits program

Job summary

Waymo is seeking a Technical Program Manager to drive cross-functional execution for the Waymo Driver across platforms and geographies. You will coordinate with engineering, research, and product teams, manage schedules and dependencies, and report progress to leadership.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in a technical field and 5+ years as a TPM in software, with strong ML/AI project management experience and excellent communication skills. A hybrid work model applies in the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering or related technical field.
• Proven track record as Technical Program Manager in software engineering.
• Experience with machine learning and/or AI projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive cross-functional execution and delivery of projects within the onboard team, collaborating with engineering teams, product teams and release management
• Manage project schedules, identify risks and dependencies, and develop mitigation strategies
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between engineering, research, and product teams, ensuring alignment on program goals, milestones, and technical requirements
• Track and report on project/program progress, risks, and KPIs to leadership and stakeholders
• Contribute to the strategic planning, objective setting, and technical roadmap for the Waymo Foundation Model program
• Proactively identify and resolve roadblocks and dependencies, coordinating across organizational boundaries

Skills

Technical Program Management

ML/AI project management

Machine learning pipelines

Communication skills

Analytical reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree or PhD in related field

Job description

Waymo is seeking a Technical Program Manager to drive cross-functional execution for the Waymo Driver across platforms and geographies. You will coordinate with engineering, research, and product teams, manage schedules and dependencies, and report progress to leadership.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in a technical field and 5+ years as a TPM in software, with strong ML/AI project management experience and excellent communication skills. A hybrid work model applies in the US.