Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Optical, Systems, or related engineering field, or equivalent experience
4+ years of technical program or project management experience with hardware modules
Experience with structured product development processes for hardware modules
Proven track record managing suppliers and contract manufacturers
Ability to build complex schedules and manage risks using tools like Jira or Smartsheet
Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical summaries
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end program management for next-gen lidar and sensing modules
Build and drive detailed schedules with cross-functional dependencies
Manage prototype build plans and ensure build readiness
Drive design releases and phase-gate reviews with engineering teams
Manage technical relationships with suppliers and contract manufacturers
Own the program risk register and communicate status to stakeholders
Benefits
Participation in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program
Equity incentive plan eligibility
Generous company benefits program
Hybrid work schedule
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in autonomous vehicles
Full Job Description
This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to the Technical Program Manager, Hardware.
You will:
Own end-to-end program management for next gen lidar and other sensing and compute modules (e.g., cameras, telematics) from concept through Proto, EVT, DVT, PVT and handover to operations
Build and drive detailed, bottoms-up schedules with cross-functional dependencies and long-lead items; identify when work is off track and drive recovery plans
Own the prototype build plan and build readiness (materials, line and test readiness, quality), publish build reports, and drive issues to closure
Drive design releases, design reviews (EE/ME/FW, DFM/DFA, DFMEA/PFMEA, EMC, SI/PI, thermal) and phase-gate reviews with Engineering, Reliability, DV, Systems and Vehicle Integration teams
Manage technical relationships with suppliers and contract manufacturers in partnership with Global Supply Management: SOWs, build schedules, open-issue lists and supplier performance
Own the program risk register and communicate status, risks and decisions clearly to stakeholders and leadership through weekly updates and program reviews
You have:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Optical, Systems or a related engineering field, or equivalent practical experience
4+ years of technical program or project management experience delivering hardware modules (sensors, cameras, electronics or electro-mechanical products)
Experience taking at least one hardware module through a structured product development process (Proto/EVT 162; DVT 162; PVT), with working knowledge of design reviews, DFM/DFA, DFMEA, design verification (DV) and reliability testing
Experience managing suppliers and contract manufacturers, including SOWs, build coordination and open-issue tracking
Demonstrated ability to build and own complex schedules, manage risks and drive cross-functional issues to closure using tools such as Jira, Buganizer or Smartsheet
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to concisely summarize technical status and risks for engineers and leadership
We prefer:
Experience with lidar, camera, radar or other perception sensor modules, including optical/opto-mechanical assembly and calibration
Experience with automotive Tier 1 or OEM product development and quality processes (APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA, DVP&R)
Hands-on experience designing, building and testing a complete vehicle or robotic system as part of a small multidisciplinary team
Experience with configuration and change management (CCB) and tracking prototype, engineering-vehicle and production configurations
Familiarity with costed BOM management, PO tracking and material readiness planning with supply chain teams
Experience organizing design validation across internal teams and suppliers (e.g., DVP dashboards) and aligning hardware milestones with software/perception vehicle-level testing
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
$159,000-$196,000 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.
