Diagnostics Engineer — Hybrid Auto Systems

Waymo; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 159,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity incentive

Benefits program

Job summary

Waymo is a leader in autonomous driving technology, seeking a Diagnostics Engineer to design, implement, and lead diagnostics for Waymo Driver systems. You will collaborate with sensing, compute, and actuator teams to improve reliability across vehicle platforms.

The role requires hands-on HW/SW experience, a strong foundation in EE/CE/CS, and proficiency in C++ and Python. This position follows a hybrid work schedule with travel to onsite facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in EE/ME/CE/CSE or related field.
• 3+ years of experience working adjacent to or developing diagnostics in automotive, aerospace, or consumer electronics.
• Hands-on experience with deployed HW/SW in fast-paced automotive or tech environments.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement robust diagnostics infrastructure, tooling and processes to improve troubleshooting of self-driving and base vehicle systems.
• Collaborate with SMEs on sensing, compute, actuator, and support systems to guide diagnostics design and improvement.
• Lead analysis of diagnostics gaps and needs, informing future diagnostics investment.
• Evolve Waymo's Diagnostics strategy through technical and organizational leadership.

Skills

Diagnostics

Embedded systems

Programming (C++, Python)

Systems diagnostics

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in EE/ME/CE/CSE

Tools

C++

Python

Job description

Waymo is a leader in autonomous driving technology, seeking a Diagnostics Engineer to design, implement, and lead diagnostics for Waymo Driver systems. You will collaborate with sensing, compute, and actuator teams to improve reliability across vehicle platforms.

The role requires hands-on HW/SW experience, a strong foundation in EE/CE/CS, and proficiency in C++ and Python. This position follows a hybrid work schedule with travel to onsite facilities as needed.