Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
5+ years of experience in diagnostics within automotive, aerospace, or consumer electronics.
Hands-on experience with deployed hardware and software systems in a fast-paced environment.
Broad knowledge in electrical, computer, and mechanical engineering, with quick adaptability to new topics.
Familiarity with coding, including C++ and Python for configuration updates.
Proven track record in driving diagnostics development for modules or systems.
Responsibilities
Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for issues affecting Waymo's driverless vehicle fleet using AI and data analysis.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in hardware, software, and operations to find effective solutions.
Architect and implement diagnostics infrastructure and processes to enhance troubleshooting efficiency.
Guide subject matter experts in diagnostics design and improvement across various vehicle systems.
Analyze diagnostics gaps and needs to inform future investments in diagnostics.
Evolve Waymo's diagnostics strategy through technical and organizational leadership.
Benefits
Participation in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program.
Eligibility for equity incentive plan.
Access to a generous company benefits program.
Full Job Description
This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to the Manager of Integration Engineering
You will:
Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for the top issues impacting Waymo's fleet of driverless vehicles leveraging AI tools and data analysis.
Collaborate with cross functional experts across HW engineering, SW Engineering and operations to identify the best solutions to mitigate and resolve top issues.
Architect and implement robust diagnostics infrastructure, tooling and processes to improve the efficiency of troubleshooting self-driving and base vehicle systems.
Collaborate with subject matter experts on sensing, compute, actuator, and support systems, guiding and supporting them through diagnostics design and improvement.
Lead analysis of sub-system diagnostics gaps and needs, informing future diagnostics investment.
Evolve Waymo's Diagnostics strategy through technical and organizational leadership.
You have:
A Bachelors or Masters in EE/ME/CE/CSE or related field.
5+ years experience working adjacent to or developing diagnostics in automotive, aerospace, or consumer electronics.
Hands-on experience working directly with deployed systems (HW and SW), ideally in a fast-paced automotive or tech environment.
Wide breadth of knowledge in the EE/CE/CS/Mech realm, and can spin up on a new topic very quickly.
Familiarity with coding including updates to configuration files (C++, Python, etc.).
Demonstrated experience driving diagnostics development for a module, system, or program.
We prefer:
High level understanding of various self driving vehicle systems (sensors, compute, wiring, power, vehicle actuators, chassis communication, controls, etc.), and mastery of one/some.
Automotive-specific diagnostics experience, preferably both traditional J1979 OBII-style and modern strategies for SW-defined cloud connected vehicles.
Familiar with modern passenger vehicle control systems.
Ability to interact with both technical and nontechnical teams to solve technical problems.
Travel requirements 10% :
Onsite visits to service centers and manufacturing facilities
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
$196,000-$242,000 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.
