Staff Systems Engineer — Data-Driven, Cross-Functional Equity

Space Capital; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

Waymo’s Systems Engineering team blends software and hardware to validate high-performance automotive systems. This hybrid role reports to a Systems Engineering Manager and focuses on identifying critical driving-behavior data, developing metrics, and guiding design decisions across cross-functional teams.

Candidates should have a strong foundation in data analysis (Python, MATLAB), robust documentation skills, and a track record of leading cross-functional initiatives in safety-critical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering or related field.
• Experience with data collection, statistical analysis, and developing metrics to evaluate or improve systems.
• Strong ability to create clear technical documentation and present complex ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Identify critical data of key driving behaviors and develop metrics to influence system design.
• Provide requirements and feedback on verifications and line items.
• Anticipate issues and risks; communicate clearly and work cross-functionally to mitigate them.
• Architect large projects with broad impact on efficiency of the systems engineering organization.
• Build, coordinate, and nurture collaborations across teams.
• Contribute to or lead cross-functional initiatives ensuring stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Waymo’s Systems Engineering team blends software and hardware to validate high-performance automotive systems. This hybrid role reports to a Systems Engineering Manager and focuses on identifying critical driving-behavior data, developing metrics, and guiding design decisions across cross-functional teams.

Candidates should have a strong foundation in data analysis (Python, MATLAB), robust documentation skills, and a track record of leading cross-functional initiatives in safety-critical