Waymo

Technical Program Manager, Systems Engineering

Waymo$159K — $196K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering or a related field
  • Knowledge of Systems Engineering Processes, including use case development and design reviews
  • Experience managing end-to-end systems integration projects
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
  • Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve business challenges

Responsibilities

  • Identify and propose improvements to existing policies and process frameworks
  • Develop scalable solutions and manage organizational risks
  • Lead or support complex, multidisciplinary projects, managing schedules and risks
  • Communicate project goals effectively to stakeholders at all levels
  • Implement strategies and drive recommendations to achieve results
  • Establish best practices for testing and analysis of complex HW/SW systems

Benefits

  • Eligible for discretionary annual bonus program
  • Equity incentive plan participation
  • Comprehensive company benefits program
Full Job Description
This role follow a hybrid work schedule and reports to the Director, Technical Program Management.

You will:
  • Identify gaps and propose changes to existing policy, systems, and process frameworks
  • Develop scalable solutions and work to manage risks across the organization and develop best practices that are a benefit across the organization
  • Support or lead complex, multidisciplinary projects including managing project schedules, identifying risks, and clearly communicating goals to project stakeholders.
  • Create presentations with compelling messages effectively tailored to different audience levels, including executives
  • Drive recommendations through to implementation and results
  • Develop and manage testing and analysis best practices for complex HW/SW systems

You have:
  • BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics,Mechanical Engineer, or relevant technical field or equivalent practical experience
  • 5+ years relevant work experience systems engineering or an adjacent field
  • Understanding of Systems Engineering Processes (i.e. use cases to requirements to architecture to design review to DVP/V&V, etc.)
  • Demonstrated experience in managing end to end systems integrated projects or programs and executing complex strategic and operational initiatives
  • Experience implementing projects in a demanding, change-oriented, fast-paced environment requiring a high degree of deadline-driven productivity
  • Proven ability to work with team members and cross functional groups to design processes and implement strategic projects that solve business problems

We prefer:
  • Compliance/Assurance Exposure: Experience with auditing, assurance, and/or compliance frameworks, particularly in highly safety-critical industries (e.g., automotive, aerospace, medical devices) or those utilizing comprehensive safety/quality management systems
  • New Regulation development: Working in technologies where the regulatory environment is nascent and fast evolving, resolving ambiguity and proceeding
  • Extensive experience with autonomous driving or robotics projects
  • Prior experience working in combined software and hardware development


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.
Learn more about Waymo
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2009

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