Autonomous Vehicle Technical Program Lead

Waymo LLC; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

Waymo LLC in Mountain View, CA seeks a Technical Program Manager to drive alignment between Waymo Systems & Software teams and OEM vehicle partners. You will establish software development and release processes, and own execution across multiple programs while hands-on with daily technical issues.

The role requires a BS/MS in Software Eng or CS, 5+ years in software at vehicle OEMs, 5+ years in technical product or program management, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
• Strong technical abilities - 5+ years experience developing software at vehicle OEMs.
• Strong project management experience - 5+ years technical product or program management experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; the ability to influence and communicate cross-functionally.
• Ability to deliver to a high standard under pressure in a rapidly evolving environment.
• This job requires regular domestic & international travel.

Responsibilities

• Drive alignment on requirements and milestones between Waymo’s Systems & Software teams and our OEM vehicle partners.
• Establish appropriate software development and release processes to manage software from the OEMs through to deployment on Waymo vehicles.
• Be hands on with day to day technical and operational issues.
• Prioritize, advocate for, and own execution towards various milestones across numerous (competing) programs.
• Communicate synthesized status and risks to a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Improve engineering execution velocity through improved processes and streamlining.

Skills

Software development

Program management

Communication skills

Travel willing

Education

BS/MS in Software Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Waymo LLC in Mountain View, CA seeks a Technical Program Manager to drive alignment between Waymo Systems & Software teams and OEM vehicle partners. You will establish software development and release processes, and own execution across multiple programs while hands-on with daily technical issues.

The role requires a BS/MS in Software Eng or CS, 5+ years in software at vehicle OEMs, 5+ years in technical product or program management, and strong communication.