Early Platforms Operations Program Manager

Waymo; California (MO); On-site; USD 159,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity incentive plan

Benefits program

Job summary

Waymo is seeking an experienced Operations professional to oversee bring-up and deployment of its autonomous platform suites across program phases, from prototype to production. You will partner with engineering and cross-functional teams to ensure rapid feedback and readiness for large-scale deployment.

The role requires 4–6 years in automotive or transportation-related development, strong communication with senior stakeholders, and proven ability to work with partners and external teams.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in engineering, manufacturing, or automotive, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4–6 years of experience in automotive-based development.
• Deep operations experience in bringing up hardware and platforms in critical mission environments.
• Experience working with large cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication for senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Bring up and enable deployment of new and upcoming Waymo platforms across program phases from prototype to deployment.
• Work with engineering and cross-functional stakeholders on fast feedback, issue discovery and resolution.
• Manage and drive operations for new sensor suite and base vehicle to ensure maturity and large scale deployment readiness.
• Work with automotive partners and partner test drivers on operational observations, feedback, and training.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS degree in engineering, manufacturing, or automotive

Job description

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.

You will:

• Bring up and enable deployment of new and upcoming Waymo platforms across program phases from prototype requirement state to deployment

• Work with engineering and cross functional stakeholders on fast feedback, issue discovery and resolution

• Manage and drive operations for new sensor suite and base vehicle to ensure maturity and large scale deployment readiness

• Work with automotive partners and partner test drivers on operational observations, feedback, and training

You have:

• BA/BS degree in related technical subject (e.g. engineering, manufacturing, or automotive); or equivalent practical experience in a technical field or role

• 4-6 years of experience in a automotive based (or another transportation related industry such as aviation or space) development

• Deep Operations experience in helping bring-up hardware and platforms in critical mission environments

• Demonstrated experience working with large cross functional teams in a program/product based environment and external partners

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for senior stakeholders and cross functional audience

We prefer:

• Engineering or technical degree in a related field

• Systems Engineering experience or background - requirement based analysis experience in transportation related industry

• Hands on experience and exposure to full product development life cycle experience - prototype to production

• Early prototype testing experience in relevant industry (automotive, aviation, mobility, hardware)

• Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships; experience working directly with hardware, system engineering, technicians, product, ops leads and end user teams alike

Travel requirement:

• Flexibility to travel to OEM/vendor/partner/deployment locations as well as test environments

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

$159,000—$196,000 USD