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 equivalent experience
  • 5+ years relevant experience in systems engineering or adjacent fields
  • Strong understanding of systems engineering processes from use cases to design review
  • Experience managing end-to-end integrated projects or programs
  • Familiarity with high-pressure, deadline-driven environments
  • Proven collaborative skills with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Identify policy gaps and propose improvements
  • Develop scalable risk management solutions
  • Lead complex multidisciplinary projects and manage schedules
  • Create tailored presentations for diverse audiences
  • Drive project recommendations to implementation
  • Establish best practices for testing complex HW/SW systems

Benefits

  • Participation in an annual bonus program
  • Equity incentive plan eligibility
  • Generous 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:
  • Extensive experience with autonomous driving or robotics projects
  • Prior experience working in combined software and hardware development
  • Experience in government, safety industry, transportation/logistics, or equivalent project management experience in a technology or media company


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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