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