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Technical Program Manager, Onboard Systems

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

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Your Responsibilities:Lead cross-functional execution and delivery of projects within the onboard team, partnering with engineering, product, and release management teams. Oversee project schedules, identify risks and dependencies, and craft effective mitigation strategies. Facilitate communication and collaboration among engineering, research, and product teams to ensure alignment on program objectives, milestones, and technical specifications. Monitor and report on project/program progress, risks, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to leadership and stakeholders. Contribute to strategic planning, objective setting, and the technical roadmap for the Waymo Foundation Model program. Proactively spot and address roadblocks and dependencies, coordinating efforts across organizational boundaries. Your Qualifications:A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.5+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager within a software engineering environment. A robust history of successfully managing complex technical projects, particularly those involving machine learning and AI. Familiarity with machine learning models, training pipelines, or evaluation frameworks. Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.

About the job

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 Waymo LLC

Waymo is at the forefront of the autonomous vehicle industry, committed to developing safe and efficient transportation solutions. Our team is driven by innovation and a shared vision of improving mobility for everyone. We leverage cutting-edge technology to create real-world applications that enhance daily life.

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