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Waymo

Robot type
Autonomous Vehicle
Location
Mountain ViewCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Manufacturing
Posted
Sep 17, 2026
Full-time

Lead Development Technician

Job description

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.

Job responsibilities

  • Enable the experts: Equip specialist diagnostic technicians with knowledge and resources
  • Evolve the workshop: Facilitate technical change management in the workshops by planning and deploying new technologies, methodologies, and resources
  • Unlock service capabilities: Develop service methods, tools, and technical resources such as theory of operations
  • Grow workshop competencies: Contribute to advanced technical training curriculums
  • Advance Waymo Driver development: Enable engineering testing and development with consultation and hands on support
  • Craft next gen technology: Execute prototype builds and exploratory vehicle modifications

Job requirements

  • 5+ years experience in an advanced automotive technician or automotive engineering role
  • Mastery of automotive diagnostic strategies and tools covering mechanical, electrical, and networking (e.g. CAN)
  • Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, external partners, and executives
  • Analytical skills to identify developmental opportunities and communicate them effectively
  • Experience servicing electric or hybrid vehicles (high voltage qualification preferred)

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