Staff Technical Lead for Driving Behavior Innovations

Waymo is pioneering the future of mobility with its cutting-edge autonomous driving technology, aiming to be the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has dedicated its efforts to creating the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access and significantly reduce traffic-related fatalities. The Waymo Driver has successfully powered over ten million rider-only trips, backed by over 100 million miles of autonomous driving on public roads and extensive simulations across more than 15 U.S. states.Waymo Operations is committed to delivering the Waymo Driver worldwide. Our global team is focused on building and scaling the world’s first and leading autonomous fleet and operational platform. From sourcing components to managing end-user relationships, we create and deliver value for Waymo through the structured deployment of the Waymo Driver. Our culture promotes collaboration and celebration, valuing the unique backgrounds and perspectives of all team members while encouraging the sharing of innovative ideas to enhance our service to communities.In this role, you will:Lead and manage the evolution of Waymo's global B2B partner support model, providing exceptional customer support to fleet operator companies managing Waymo autonomous vehicles in commercial operations, as well as overseeing partner-led car validation testing for new hardware and software integrations.Develop and implement a comprehensive support strategy, aligning key performance indicators (KPIs) and driving execution with both vendors and internal teams to surpass these KPIs. This involves analyzing performance metrics, identifying process improvements, leveraging optimal technical solutions, and collaborating with Waymo’s engineering teams to influence tool enhancements.Innovate and advance the program to ensure scalability alongside Waymo and our partner network, adapting to new business models. This requires collaboration with our partner management team and direct engagement with partners to understand their operational workflows and challenges. The role includes domestic and international travel to partner support locations to assess operations and prepare for growth in Waymo partner programs.

About Us Nuro is at the forefront of the self-driving technology revolution, committed to making autonomy a reality for everyone. Established in 2016, we are developing the world’s most scalable driver, integrating advanced AI with automotive-grade hardware. Our proprietary technology, the Nuro Driver™, is designed to power a diverse range of applications, including robotaxis, commercial fleets, and personal vehicles. With years of successful self-driving deployments, Nuro provides automakers and mobility platforms a clear pathway to commercial-scale autonomous vehicles, promoting a safer, more connected future. Role Overview As the Autonomous Driving System Safety Lead within our Systems Engineering team, you will take the reins in authoring and managing safety claims for both onboard and offboard software, significantly comprised of AI elements. You will collaborate with teams across autonomy software, data platforms, operations, and legal departments to ensure comprehensive system requirements, AI architecture, and supporting evidence for these claims. Your role will be pivotal in identifying and mitigating potential gaps in our safety case. Key Responsibilities Oversee safety claims by thoroughly understanding the ADS design, interfaces, and system capabilities, collaborating with leads in Autonomy Robotics and Software Infrastructure. Break down claims into manageable components, delegating tasks to cross-functional teams while ensuring quality control. Formulate counter-arguments to claims, ensuring they are addressed or sufficiently mitigated. Evaluate and assess evidence from validation activities as part of the safety case, working closely with V&V test teams. Establish processes for tracking safety performance indicators related to driverless (driver-out L4) deployment. Communicate functional and technical risks, including test gaps and AI architecture limitations, to senior leadership, along with proposed solutions. Advance safety research by identifying applicable technical standards and best practices, effectively integrating them into the safety case. Although initially an individual contributor, there is room for team growth upon achieving defined technical milestones.

Waymo is a pioneering autonomous driving technology firm dedicated to becoming the world's most dependable driver. Originating as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has been committed to developing the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—aimed at enhancing mobility access and preventing traffic-related fatalities. The Waymo Driver underpins our fully autonomous ride-hail service and is adaptable across various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rider-only trips completed, our technology has autonomously navigated over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ states in the U.S.This position operates on a hybrid work model and reports to the Manager of Technical Program Management.Your Responsibilities:Manage and oversee the comprehensive project timeline, status updates, and process metrics to effectively communicate risk assessments and rollout strategies to stakeholders.Lead the Intellectual Property (IP) Investigations Program: Hold full accountability for the entire investigation lifecycle concerning sensitive issues, ensuring meticulous documentation that adheres to legal requisites.Establish and uphold stringent policies for vulnerability response, including defining Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and tracking Mean Time to Remediation (MTTR).Develop and spearhead a detailed cybersecurity, IP, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) security awareness and training strategy that equips our growing workforce with the necessary knowledge and tools to support Waymo's mission and maintain our technical advantage as we expand globally.Collaborate with the Legal team to create and implement a cross-functional enterprise-level framework for data sensitivity, establishing clear procedures for classifying and protecting global information.

About Nuro Nuro is at the forefront of self-driving technology, dedicated to making autonomy accessible to everyone. Established in 2016, we are developing the world’s most scalable autonomous driver, integrating state-of-the-art AI with high-quality automotive hardware. Our proprietary technology, the Nuro Driver™, is licensed for a diverse array of applications, including robotaxis, commercial fleets, and personal vehicles. Proven through extensive self-driving deployments, Nuro provides automakers and mobility platforms a clear pathway to commercial-scale autonomous vehicles, paving the way for a safer, more connected future. Role Overview As a Senior Machine Learning Research Scientist in our Perception & Behavior team, you will harness cutting-edge machine learning research to tackle complex real-world robotics challenges. Your primary focus will be on advancing the ML landscape and large-scale learning applications for autonomous vehicles, steering towards a holistic end-to-end driving system. This role involves developing and refining large-scale models for perception and behavior, staying abreast of the latest architectural innovations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess data and infrastructure needs, and enhancing model optimization and inference speeds. Your expertise in applied research will be critical in the creation and deployment of ML models within our autonomous vehicles. If you're passionate about solving fundamental AI challenges and seeing your solutions come to life in real-world robotics, we invite you to join our team! Key Responsibilities Develop and enhance state-of-the-art end-to-end ML models for autonomous vehicles, processing raw sensor data (camera, LiDAR, radar) to inform vehicle behavior. Rapidly prototype and iterate on solutions using extensive real-world driving datasets and robust computational resources. Investigate and implement innovative solutions to tackle some of the most pressing issues in AV technology, including handling rare events, ensuring safety, and providing comfortable user experiences. Collaborate closely with autonomy teams to identify critical challenges and devise comprehensive solutions through learned approaches. Partner with infrastructure, data, and evaluation teams to create efficient data handling, training, assessment, and validation processes. Deliver practical, high-performance solutions that can be deployed to the NuroDriver in live environments.

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the most reliable driver in the world. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, we are committed to enhancing mobility access and preventing traffic-related fatalities. Our innovative Waymo Driver has successfully completed over ten million rider-only trips, leveraging extensive real-world experience with over 100 million miles driven autonomously and billions of miles simulated across more than 15 states.The Simulator Team at Waymo specializes in crafting advanced simulations that replicate realistic environments for the testing and training of the Waymo Driver. Comprising a diverse group of software engineers, machine learning experts, and data scientists, our team is focused on developing leading-edge simulation technologies powered by sophisticated ML algorithms to optimize the performance of the Waymo Driver. Our efforts include modeling real-world scenarios with realistic entities such as vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, traffic systems, and various weather conditions.To enhance the realism and control of our simulations, we utilize state-of-the-art ML technologies, including large foundational World Models trained on our proprietary datasets and reinforcement learning techniques for long-term decision-making. We also invest in robust infrastructure that enables rapid setup and execution of multiple counterfactual scenarios for thorough testing of our autonomous driving systems.In this hybrid role, you will report to a Senior Staff Tech Lead Manager.

As a Digital Engineering Program Lead at Waymo, you will spearhead innovative engineering initiatives that enhance our autonomous vehicle technology. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize engineering processes, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of the automotive industry.Join us in our mission to redefine transportation through technology and creativity.

Waymo is revolutionizing transportation with its cutting-edge autonomous driving technology, striving to become the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has dedicated itself to developing the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access and significantly reduce traffic-related fatalities. The Waymo Driver powers our fully autonomous ride-hailing service and is adaptable to various vehicle platforms and use cases. To date, it has completed over ten million rider-only trips, backed by extensive experience driving autonomously across 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions of miles in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.As a Technical Program Manager at Waymo, you will play a pivotal role in executing our roadmap through meticulous cross-functional planning, clear communication, and proactive risk management. In a landscape filled with complex technical and operational challenges lacking established protocols, you will drive discussions and decisions with a sense of urgency. Collaborating closely with all teams at Waymo, you will structure, own, and propel initiatives towards the real-world deployment of the Waymo Driver across diverse platforms and regions.This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to a Manager of Program Management.

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the most trusted driver on the planet. Originally initiated as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has relentlessly pursued the development of the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access while aiming to save lives lost in traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver powers our fully autonomous ride-hailing service and can be adapted to various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rider-only trips and an impressive record of over 100 million miles driven autonomously on public roads, along with tens of billions of miles simulated across 15+ U.S. states, Waymo is leading the charge in safe and effective autonomous transportation.The Simulator Team at Waymo is tasked with creating cutting-edge simulations of realistic environments that are crucial for testing and training the Waymo Driver. Our team consists of a diverse group of software engineers, machine learning engineers, and data scientists, dedicated to developing industry-leading simulation solutions that assess and enhance the performance of the Waymo Driver. By accurately modeling the real world—including self-driving vehicle dynamics, realistic agents (vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists), traffic systems, and environmental conditions—we ensure that our simulations reflect true driving scenarios. This capability is essential to our mission of creating the world's most experienced driver.The Vehicle and Automated Driving Realism team is focused on innovating tools and techniques that enhance driving realism, a core aspect of our simulation efforts. We are committed to ensuring that the data derived from our simulations accurately represents real-world driving performance, emphasizing performance, reliability, fidelity, and usability.In this role, you will report directly to a Senior Staff Engineering Manager.

Waymo is a pioneering technology company focused on autonomous driving, aiming to become the world’s most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, we have dedicated ourselves to developing the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access and significantly reduce traffic-related fatalities. Our technology powers a fully autonomous ride-hailing service and can be integrated across various vehicle platforms and applications. The Waymo Driver has successfully completed over ten million rider-only trips, leveraging experience from over 100 million miles driven autonomously on public roads and billions more in simulation across more than 15 U.S. states.Our Software Engineering team designs the intelligent systems behind Waymo’s autonomous driving capabilities. Our software enables the Waymo Driver to sense its surroundings, make informed decisions, and transport passengers safely. We tackle intricate technical challenges in robotics, perception, decision-making, and deep learning, collaborating closely with hardware and systems engineers. If you are a passionate software engineer or researcher with curiosity for Level 4 autonomous driving, we want to connect with you.In this hybrid position, you will report to the Technical Lead Manager.

Waymo, a pioneer in autonomous driving technology, is dedicated to becoming the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has made significant strides in developing the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access and save lives lost to traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver powers our fully autonomous ride-hail service, while also being adaptable to various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rider-only trips and more than 100 million miles driven autonomously on public roads, alongside tens of billions of miles simulated across 15+ U.S. states, our mission is clear.As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will play a vital role in executing Waymo’s roadmap through strategic cross-functional planning and effective risk management. In an environment characterized by complex technical and operational challenges, you will foster meaningful discussions and drive outcomes. Collaborating closely with every department at Waymo, you will structure, lead, and propel initiatives toward the real-world deployment of the Waymo Driver across various platforms and regions.This position follows a hybrid work model, and you will report to the Manager of Technical Program Management.

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, our focus has been on developing the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—aimed at enhancing mobility access and significantly reducing traffic-related fatalities. The Waymo Driver is the backbone of our fully autonomous ride-hailing service and can be adapted for various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rider-only trips and a remarkable experience of over 100 million miles driven autonomously on public roads, alongside extensive simulation across more than 15 U.S. states, we are poised for the future.Waymo’s Technical Program Managers are pivotal in executing our roadmap through strategic cross-functional planning, clarity, and proactive risk management. We thrive in navigating complex technical and operational challenges without predefined guidelines, acting with thoughtful urgency to drive meaningful conversations and outcomes. Our team collaborates intimately with all facets of Waymo to structure, oversee, and propel the work necessary for real-world deployments of the Waymo Driver across diverse platforms and regions.This position follows a hybrid work model and reports directly to the Director of Technical Program Management.Your Responsibilities:Lead the management of international expansion programs, establishing strong and scalable frameworks to introduce Waymo in new countries.Advance the new market framework to support future growth into additional regions.Own and drive critical cross-functional activities necessary for market entry and launch in new countries, focusing on vehicle, software, regulatory, compliance, policy, external engagement, and partner readiness.Coordinate deliverables across both internal and external teams, optimizing workflows and processes as necessary.Proactively identify and mitigate business-critical risks and dependencies.Keep stakeholders informed and aligned, representing programs to senior leadership and escalating issues as needed to eliminate obstacles.Your Qualifications:Over 10 years of experience managing intricate cross-functional programs.Proven track record in driving international expansion initiatives with a comprehensive understanding of market-entry functions (e.g., Product, Engineering, Legal, External Engagement).Exceptional leadership capabilities, with strong communication skills and the ability to inspire and align teams.

Waymo is a pioneering autonomous driving technology firm dedicated to establishing itself as the world’s most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has been on a mission to develop the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—aiming to enhance mobility access and significantly reduce the lives lost in traffic incidents. The Waymo Driver is not only the backbone of Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hailing service but is also adaptable across various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million trips completed autonomously and more than 100 million miles driven on public roads, Waymo continues to lead the charge in autonomous vehicle technology.Waymo Operations is committed to delivering the Waymo Driver on a global scale. Our team is at the forefront of creating the world’s first and leading autonomous fleet and operational platform. We facilitate value creation through the comprehensive deployment of the Waymo Driver, overseeing everything from component sourcing to customer management. At Waymo, we foster a collaborative culture that celebrates diversity and encourages all team members to contribute ideas that enhance our service to the communities we serve.In this hybrid role, you will report directly to the Head of Waymo Training and Documentation.You will:Lead the development of documentation and curriculum for Waymo’s safety-critical Fleet Response Operations, including Rider Support (RS) and Waymo Roadside Assistance (WRA).Promote effective collaboration with business stakeholders and vendor partners to ensure optimal learning proficiency as well as safety and compliance in complex, safety-critical environments.Define the strategy and oversee the execution of training initiatives that support fleet response operations.Work closely with partners and vendors to ensure compliance with training requirements, including recurrent training and safety-critical benchmarks.Prioritize content development and roadmap planning for RS/WRA training needs, aligning them with company objectives.

Waymo is a trailblazer in autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the most trusted driver in the world. Originating as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, our mission has been to develop the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—which enhances mobility access and aims to save thousands of lives currently lost in traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver powers our fully autonomous ride-hailing service and can be integrated across various vehicle platforms and product applications. With over ten million rider-only trips, our technology has been validated through more than 100 million miles of autonomous driving on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.As a Technical Program Manager at Waymo, you will play a pivotal role in executing our roadmap by fostering effective cross-functional planning, ensuring clarity, and proactively managing risks. In a landscape filled with intricate technical and operational challenges lacking predefined solutions, you will act with a sense of urgency, driving critical conversations and outcomes. Collaborating closely with all functions at Waymo, you will structure, own, and propel the work necessary for real-world deployments of the Waymo Driver across platforms and regions.This position follows a hybrid work model and reports to a Technical Program Manager.

About UsNuro is at the forefront of self-driving technology, dedicated to making autonomous solutions accessible to everyone. Established in 2016, we are developing the most scalable autonomous driving system, integrating advanced AI with automotive-grade hardware. Our core technology, the Nuro Driver™, is licensed for diverse applications, from robotaxis to commercial fleets and personal vehicles. With years of successful self-driving deployments, Nuro provides automakers and mobility platforms a clear pathway to commercial-scale AVs, fostering a safer and more connected future.Your RoleWe are seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer to join our distinguished Autonomous Vehicle Hardware team. You will lead the research, design, and implementation of hardware solutions that empower our autonomous systems. Your responsibilities will include packaging electronics and sensors, technology development, and vehicle integrations tailored to customer programs. You will create robust hardware solutions that support our L4 autonomy system across various platforms and operational conditions.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the engineering design and development of autonomous hardware required for the Nuro Driver system on customer platforms.Collaborate with vehicle partners to specify and integrate systems that meet performance needs and customer requirements.Work across cross-functional teams to develop and execute sensing and electronics architecture for self-driving robots intended for widespread public road deployment.Benchmark performance, integration, and reliability of electronics technologies to guide make vs. buy decisions.Identify and manage key suppliers to transition concepts into production-ready solutions.Oversee the design and validation of parts and assemblies from proof-of-concept through to production readiness.Implement quality improvements, cost reductions, and efficiency enhancements for parts.Effectively communicate technical decisions and ongoing issues to management.

About CyngnLocated in the heart of Mountain View, CA, Cyngn is an innovative publicly-traded company specializing in autonomous technology. We deploy cutting-edge self-driving industrial vehicles, such as forklifts and tuggers, across factories, warehouses, and various facilities throughout North America. As we pioneer this transformative technology, we are in search of dynamic, forward-thinking leaders to help us drive this industry forward. If you are passionate about building, innovating, and collaborating with a team of dedicated professionals, Cyngn is the ideal place for you.A Unique Work Environment.With a team of under 100 employees, Cyngn operates with the agility of a startup while being a publicly traded company. This unique combination offers our employees not only the chance to work closely with experienced leaders but also the opportunity to benefit from the liquidity of our publicly-traded equity.Impactful Work.Our autonomous vehicles are not just theoretical concepts; they are actively deployed with real clients today. Your contributions will result in tangible impacts within the industry.A Collaborative Culture.At Cyngn, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive team comprised of intelligent thinkers and compassionate individuals. Our creative environment is driven by collaboration and trust, where every team member’s viewpoint is valued, promoting innovation.About This Role:As the Senior DevOps Lead at Cyngn, you will be pivotal in architecting and overseeing infrastructure for our cloud and autonomous vehicle systems. This role merges foundational cloud DevOps leadership with specialized knowledge in robotics and autonomous systems infrastructure. You will connect cloud operations with edge computing while guiding a team of DevOps engineers to develop and maintain a scalable, reliable infrastructure for our autonomous vehicle platform.

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, driven by a mission to become the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has relentlessly pursued the development of the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—aimed at enhancing mobility access while significantly reducing traffic-related fatalities. The Waymo Driver underpins our fully autonomous ride-hailing service and is adaptable across various vehicle platforms and use cases. With over ten million rides successfully completed, our technology has driven over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions of miles in simulation across more than 15 U.S. states.This position follows a hybrid work schedule and will report to a Manager of Technical Program Management.Responsibilities:Collaborate with engineering and product management teams to oversee and optimize the use of simulation compute resources.Formulate program frameworks and execution strategies that guarantee project success.Maintain a strong focus on decision-making while effectively communicating trade-offs to stakeholders.Exhibit the ability to influence without direct authority to ensure alignment and communication across all levels for your program.Requirements:Proven experience in large-scale program management, adept at handling multiple projects, diverse stakeholders, and complex team dynamics.A minimum of 5 years in infrastructure, software, or resource and capacity management.Educational background in computer science or a related technical field.A strong track record of delivering impactful strategic communications.

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has committed itself to developing the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—aiming to enhance mobility access while preventing the thousands of fatalities caused by traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver is the backbone of Waymo's fully autonomous ride-hailing service and is adaptable to various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rider-only trips completed, our technology has autonomously navigated more than 100 million miles on public roads, supplemented by extensive simulation across 15+ U.S. states.Our Product Management Team is a mission-driven group tasked with creating and implementing innovative playbooks to introduce fully autonomous driving technology to the market. We strive to simplify complex challenges by coordinating cross-functional efforts, focusing on customer needs, business objectives, and technological advancements. Our approach is characterized by humility in our work, collaboration in problem-solving, and ambition for our future vision.This position follows a hybrid work schedule.You will:Develop a strategic roadmap and define product requirements for planner and driving behavior, utilizing product insights and fostering alignment across the organization.Engage with AI/ML and Planning technologies that enable the Waymo Driver to expand into both domestic and international markets while operating across diverse hardware platforms.Collaborate with fellow PMs and cross-functional teams to identify long-term product focus areas, guiding technology and engineering initiatives to address these priorities.Analyze data from real-world miles driven by our fleet, establish requirements, and assist the team in making informed trade-offs between functionality, engineering complexity, and other considerations.Work cross-functionally with Product Managers, Operations, System Engineering, and other Waymo teams to launch products that enhance safety and revolutionize transportation.

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology with a vision to become the world's most reliable driver. Originally launched as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo is dedicated to enhancing mobility access while significantly reducing traffic-related fatalities. The Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—powers our fully autonomous ride-hailing service and has been successfully deployed across multiple vehicle platforms. With over ten million rider-only trips and an impressive record of over 100 million miles driven autonomously on public roads, Waymo's capabilities continue to expand across 15+ U.S. states.As a Technical Lead Manager within our Planner team, you will maintain and enhance a high-impact system that is vital to Waymo's autonomous driving technology. Collaborating with diverse teams, you will develop innovative solutions that address both common driving scenarios and rare, complex situations.

Waymo is seeking a dedicated and skilled Technical Program Manager for Hardware Programs to join our innovative team in Mountain View, California. As a pivotal member of our organization, you will oversee hardware program management, ensuring alignment with our ambitious goals and enhancing our autonomous driving technology.Your expertise will play a critical role in coordinating cross-functional teams, managing timelines, and delivering high-quality hardware solutions. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology.