About the role
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.
In this hybrid role, you will report to a Director of Global Place Workplace & eMobility
You will:
- Lead the smart buildings design and implementation of automated test scripts and standardized workflows for EV charging features, from initial development through utility energization and final customer activation.
- Act as the primary technical lead ensuring seamless integration between vehicle mechatronic embedded controls, charging hardware, and cloud-based mobile applications.
- Define and enforce rigorous quality standards and testing strategies, integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous delivery of high-quality charging infrastructure.Define and enforce rigorous quality standards and testing strategies, integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous delivery of high-quality charging infrastructure.
- Identify process inefficiencies and lead implementation of automation virtualization opportunities to reduce manual testing and streamline commissioning activities.
- Collaborate with product managers, developers, and feature owners while managing external commissioning vendors to ensure all site technical requirements are met.
- Adhere to and enforce all safety precautions, particularly regarding high-voltage systems and on-vehicle testing, treating safety as the top priority.
- Guide others in best practices, frameworks, and troubleshooting methodologies for complex electrification systems.
You have:
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A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.
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5+ years of relevant experience with automation/scripting, specifically with high proficiency in Python and experience with frameworks like Autobot or similar.
- Extensive technical experience with electrification features, EV charging infrastructure deployment, and the commissioning lifecycle.
- Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps, along with version control systems like Git.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects that involve both hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) bench work and in-vehicle testing.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate technical issues, project status, and strategic recommendations to leadership and external partners.
We prefer:
- A Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering or a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA).
- 8+ years of test automation experience with a focus on web/mobile applications and vehicle-to-grid integration.
- Hands-on experience with automotive diagnostic tools such as INCA, MDA, CANalyzer, or Vehicle Spy.
- Understanding of Vehicle Electrical Architecture (e.g., VIP, SDV) and serial data buses including LIN, CAN, GMLAN, and Ethernet.
- High voltage or electrified vehicle safety training and hands-on experience with on-vehicle serial protocols.
- Certification in Quality Assurance and/or Test Automation (e.g., Six Sigma, ISTQB) and experience with JIRA/Problem Resolution Tracking Systems (PRTS).
Travel Arrangements:
- This role requires travel approximately 25% of the time. Specifically, the employee will be expected to travel quarterly as part of their job responsibilities.
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.
Aplyr's read
Waymo is a leader in autonomous vehicle technology, attracting talent passionate about transforming transportation with innovative self-driving solutions.
What's promising
- •Waymo benefits from Alphabet's resources, providing robust support for research and development.
- •The company is pioneering in autonomous vehicle technology, setting industry standards.
- •Waymo's diverse hiring across roles indicates a comprehensive approach to scaling operations.
What to watch
- •Regulatory hurdles could delay widespread adoption of self-driving technology.
- •High competition in the autonomous vehicle market may impact Waymo's market share.
- •Operational challenges in scaling ride-hailing services could affect growth.
Why Waymo
- •Waymo's extensive real-world testing gives it a competitive edge in data-driven development.
- •The company's collaboration with Alphabet enhances its technological capabilities.
- •Waymo's focus on safety and reliability differentiates it in the autonomous vehicle sector.
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About Waymo
Waymo is a self-driving technology company that aims to make it safe and easy for people and things to get where they’re going. As a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous vehicle technology, significantly impacting the future of transportation.
