Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the 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 One, a fully autonomous ride-hailing service, and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over one million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving tens of millions of miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 13+ U.S. states.
Waymo's Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams are making the technology of the future a reality. We handle all production processes and supplier development strategies: from contracts and purchasing, to designs for improved manufacturing, through quality control and delivery. We collaborate actively with Waymo engineering teams as well as external suppliers and partners to make sure everything is built to spec and delivered on time to meet the rising demands of our business.
You will report to our Head of Vehicle Manufacturing and will be based on-site in Arizona.
You Will
- Drive the development of cutting-edge test solutions to validate autonomous vehicle functionality
- Collaborate directly on software development for diagnostics, integration, and scalable automated testing platforms
- Design and implement optimized processes to achieve high-throughput vehicle commissioning (hundreds of vehicles daily)
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical and software challenges on autonomous vehicles
- Lead the bring-up and calibration of the autonomous vehicle fleet
You Have
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 5+ years of industry experience (nothing less)
- Strong understanding of electrical systems and components (Power distribution, networks, harnessing) and electrical diagnostic tools (DMMs, power supplies, oscilloscope, logic analyzers, CAN diagnostics)
- Strong understanding of embedded systems design and debugging methodologies (embedded firmware, RTOS, JTAG, SWD) and software diagnostic tools (command line interfaces, interpreting log files)
- Demonstrated proficiency in software development (Python, C++,Unix/Linux)
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
We Prefer
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 10+ years of experience in electrical troubleshooting and repair
- Prior team leading or guiding other team members on complex projects
- Experience with autonomous or electric vehicles
- Experience with prototype or early development engineering projects
- Strong project management skills
Travel
Minimal travel (<15%).
The expected base salary range for this full-time position is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. 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
$158,000—$171,000 USD
