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Senior Industrial Designer at Waymo | Mountain View, CA

Waymo LLCMountain View, CA, USA
Hybrid Full-time $196K/yr - $248K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

You will:Lead the comprehensive industrial design process from concept to production, defining scope, strategy, and execution plans for innovative hardware solutions while collaborating with external partners to co-develop designs. Work closely with Product Management, Engineering (Mechanical and Electrical), UX Research, and Operations teams to convert complex user needs and technical requirements into tangible, user-centered hardware and experiences. Develop and present production-ready design concepts through a high-fidelity process, including 2D sketching, 3D CAD modeling, and creating both digital and physical prototypes. Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to oversee the transition from design to manufacturing, ensuring that design intent, quality, and CMF (Color, Materials, Finish) are upheld in the final product. Help define and advocate for the physical product and hardware strategy, ensuring alignment with overarching goals.

About the job

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, with a mission to establish itself as the world's most trusted driver. Since its inception as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has dedicated itself to creating the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—aimed at enhancing mobility while significantly reducing traffic-related fatalities. The Waymo Driver powers a fully autonomous ride-hail service and can be adapted across various vehicle platforms and use cases, having completed over ten million rider-only trips and driven more than 100 million miles on public roads.

Driven by a passion for aesthetics and innovation, Waymo’s Industrial Design Team envisions the future of mobility and autonomous technology. This team develops and implements a cohesive design language for the Waymo Driver, ensuring an exceptional customer experience paired with top-tier product quality.

The Industrial Design Team crafts intelligent and stylish solutions to shape the future of mobility, prioritizing rider needs and safety. Involved in every stage of the engineering and product development process, the team works to optimize Waymo’s technology while enhancing the rider experience. This unique blend of creativity and innovation offers team members the chance to lead in a newly emerging industry.

This position follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to the Head of Industrial Design.

About Waymo LLC

Waymo is a leading autonomous driving technology company dedicated to making roads safer and mobility more accessible. With a legacy rooted in innovation and safety, Waymo is pioneering the future of transportation, utilizing advanced technology to redefine how we experience travel.

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