Waymo

Program Manager, Mapping Operations

Waymo$107K — $130K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline
  • 4+ years of relevant experience in a high-growth start-up or similar environment
  • Experience in process improvement
  • Creative problem-solving skills
  • Quick learner of new tools and workflows
  • Excellent communication skills for simplifying complex ideas

Responsibilities

  • Develop expertise in mapping operations and act as a key contact for stakeholders
  • Test and implement new mapping tools, features, and workflows
  • Identify and execute on opportunities for improving operational efficiency
  • Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for map building processes

Benefits

  • Participation in discretionary annual bonus program
  • Eligibility for equity incentive plan
  • Access to a generous company benefits program
Full Job Description
The Mapping Operations team is responsible for building, validating, and continuously improving the high-definition maps that power Waymo's autonomous driving system. The team ensures that the vehicle has an accurate, up-to-date understanding of the world by transforming raw sensor data into reliable, production-ready map assets.

MapOps sits at the intersection of autonomous driving, data operations, and quality assurance, partnering closely with Engineering, ML, and Product teams to support safe, scalable deployment across new and existing markets.

You will:
  • Develop deep subject matter expertise in a vertical of mapping operations, and serve as a go-to point of contact for stakeholders across the entire organization
  • Test and roll out new mapping tools, features, and workflows in coordination with our Engineering and Product partners
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency to scale operations and own those solutions end-to-end
  • Create and maintain clear technical documentation that will serve as the primary map build SOPs


You have:
  • A Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline
  • 4+ years of relevant experience in a high growth start-up or similar environment
  • A process focused mindset and experience improving inefficient processes
  • The capacity to use creative problem solving to hit your goals
  • The curiosity and ability to learn new tools and workflows quickly
  • Excellent communication skills and an ability to articulate complex ideas in simple, understandable ways


We prefer:
  • Process improvement experience
  • SQL or other data analytics skills
  • Ability to approach complex problems with a logical, systematic, and data-driven perspective
  • Technical documentation and training experience


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

$51.45-$62.99 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.
Learn more about Waymo
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2009

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