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Director of Systems Engineering

Waymo LLCMountain View, CA, USA
Hybrid Full-time $323K/yr - $410K/yr

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Senior Level Manager

Qualifications

Lead and Guide: Oversee a high-performing team of Systems Engineers to ensure optimal performance of Sensing and Perception systems. This includes specifying requirements, conducting comprehensive analyses, and guiding architectural decisions. Decomposition of Use Cases: Break down critical use cases into actionable requirements for individual sensors, the overall sensing system, and the perception system. Performance Analysis: Conduct analyses to ascertain necessary performance benchmarks for various sensing and perception tasks. Architectural Trade Studies: Engage in trade studies to inform decisions related to hardware and software architecture. Collaboration with Systems Test Engineering: Work closely with Systems Test Engineering teams to ensure verification strategies and results adequately meet critical requirements. Team Development: Actively mentor team members and managers, fostering their professional growth and success. Recruit, hire, and onboard top-tier engineers to enhance the team's capabilities. Innovative Problem Solving: Develop creative approaches to address complex technical challenges associated with the hardware and software systems essential for autonomous driving. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate extensively with engineering leaders across Waymo to align priorities and refine team deliverables.

About the job

Waymo is at the forefront of 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™—with the goal of enhancing mobility access and reducing traffic-related fatalities. The Waymo Driver powers our fully autonomous ride-hailing service and is adaptable to various vehicle platforms and applications. To date, our technology has facilitated over ten million rider-only trips, backed by extensive experience that includes more than 100 million miles driven autonomously on public roads and tens of billions of miles simulated across over 15 U. S. states.

Our Systems Engineering team collaborates to integrate software and hardware systems in innovative ways. We set and uphold high-performance standards that ensure our vehicles operate seamlessly and prioritize passenger safety, while also designing and executing tests that validate those standards. We seek passionate and talented individuals who thrive in a team-oriented environment and are committed to achieving results.

This position operates on a hybrid work schedule and reports directly to the Vice President of Systems Engineering.

About Waymo LLC

Waymo is a pioneering company in the autonomous driving sector, dedicated to creating innovative solutions that enhance mobility while prioritizing safety. With a rich history stemming from Google's ambitious self-driving project, Waymo continues to lead the charge in developing advanced driver technologies that are transforming transportation.

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