Waymo

Technical Lead Manager, Software Infra/Query Storage

Waymo$251K — $310K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or related field.
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience in large-scale distributed systems.
  • 2+ years in engineering management or technical leadership.
  • Proficient in C++, Java, or Python.
  • Deep knowledge of data processing frameworks and storage systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of software engineers to foster collaboration.
  • Define and execute the technical roadmap for data infrastructure.
  • Design and develop scalable, reliable distributed systems for data processing.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across Engineering and Data Science teams.
  • Oversee the complete lifecycle of systems, from architecture to monitoring.
  • Promote best practices in software development and system design.

Benefits

  • Participation in a discretionary annual bonus program.
  • Eligibility for an equity incentive plan.
  • Generous company benefits program.
Full Job Description
This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to Sr. Staff TLM
You will:
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of engineering excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
  • Define and execute the technical roadmap of the data pipeline, storage, and query infrastructure for Waymo driver evolution and commercialization expansion
  • Drive the design, development, and operation of highly scalable, reliable, and efficient distributed systems for massive-scale data processing and analysis.
  • Collaborate closely with stakeholders across Engineering (e.g., Perception, Planner, Simulation) and Data Science to understand needs and deliver impactful solutions.
  • Own the end-to-end lifecycle of your team's systems, including architecture, implementation, testing, deployment, and monitoring.
  • Champion best practices in software development, system design, and operational excellence.
You have:
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience, with a proven track record of designing and building large-scale distributed systems.
  • 2+ years of experience in engineering management or tech leadership, including people management, project leadership, and technical direction.
  • Strong software development skills, with proficiency in C++, Java, or Python.
  • Deep understanding of data processing frameworks (e.g., Flume, Spark, Beam), storage systems (e.g., Bigtable, Spanner), and query engines (e.g., F1 Query, Presto).
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
We prefer:
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and drive alignment across multiple teams.
  • Experience with data warehousing, data modeling, and SQL optimization.
  • Experience with stream and batch processing technologies.
  • Familiarity with Google's internal data infrastructure and tools.
  • Domain knowledge in autonomous vehicles, robotics, or large-scale data analysis.


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

$251,000-$310,000 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.
Learn more about Waymo
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2009

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