10+ years of Product Management or senior technical leadership experience in robotics and software integration
BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Proven ability to transition complex products from prototype to production
Strong analytical skills with experience in NPV or ROI analysis
Demonstrated success in influencing senior leaders across various departments
Exceptional executive communication skills for technical discussions
Responsibilities
Define and lead the product vision and strategy for robotic depot automation
Develop product requirements for autonomous driving and robotics hardware
Align senior leaders to transition automation systems from prototypes to production
Collaborate with various departments to create rollout plans for deployments
Design next-generation autonomous vehicle platforms for zero-touch operations
Benefits
Participation in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program
Equity incentive plan eligibility
Generous company benefits program
Full Job Description
You will:
Define and lead the multi-year product vision, strategy, and end-to-end roadmap for robotic depot automation-including autonomous vehicle charging, automated cleaning, and vehicle inspection-to fundamentally bend the cost per mile curve as Waymo scales globally
Develop product requirements spanning onboard autonomous driving capabilities (such as high-precision parking), fleet orchestration, and physical robotics hardware
Align senior leaders across operations, engineering, and product to develop automation systems from prototypes to production deployments
Partner with operations, strategy, partnerships, and finance to define the rollout plan across owned & operated and partner-operated deployments
Shape the design of next-generation autonomous vehicle platforms and depot infrastructure so future fleets are architected from the ground up for zero-touch operations
You have:
10+ years of Product Management or senior technical leadership experience building, scaling, and commercializing complex products that bridge robotics, software, and real-world operations
A BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical engineering experience
Proven track record of taking complex products from early prototype through scaled production deployment, transforming ambiguous, multi-disciplinary problem spaces into cohesive multi-year strategies and phased execution roadmaps
Strong analytical and financial acumen, with an understanding of developing NPV or ROI analyses to demonstrate project viability
Demonstrated success aligning and influencing senior engineering, operations, and commercial leaders across organizational boundaries without direct authority
Exceptional executive communication skills, with the ability to lead executive reviews and the technical depth to debate system architecture with principal engineers
We prefer:
Direct leadership experience in robotics, industrial/warehouse automation, EV charging infrastructure, or autonomous vehicles
Deep familiarity with industrial and robotic safety architectures (cobot/EHS standards, perception/latency trade-offs)
An advanced technical degree (MS/PhD) or MBA alongside a strong engineering foundation
Travel requirements:
Ability to travel periodically to visit depots, test facilities, operating markets, and external automation partners
The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations 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. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.
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
$286,000-$353,000 USD
About Waymo
Waymo LLC is a self-driving technology development company. It is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google. Waymo develops autonomous driving technology and provides ride-hailing services through its Waymo One program. The company has been testing its self-driving technology on public roads since 2009 and has logged millions of miles of autonomous driving. Waymo has partnerships with several automakers and has been working on developing autonomous trucks for use in logistics.
