Waymo · 4 months ago
Platform Enablement Operations Manager
San Francisco, CA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$190K/yr - $241K/yr
8+ years expWaymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. The Platform Enablement Operations Manager will be responsible for enabling the deployment of new Waymo platforms, collaborating with engineering and cross-functional teams, and optimizing the deployment process for efficiency. This role requires managing operations for new sensor suites and ensuring readiness for large-scale deployment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensorTransportation
Responsibilities
Bring up and enable deployment of new and upcoming Waymo platforms across program phases from prototype requirement state to deployment
Work with engineering and cross functional stakeholders on fast feedback, issue discovery and resolution
Identify and implement operations requirements to operate early and new platforms safely and efficiently on public roads. Serve as the conduit between operations and rest of platform development and hardware team
Manage and drive operations for new sensor suite and base vehicle to ensure maturity and large scale deployment readiness
Work with vendor / partner test drivers on operational observations, feedback, and training
Optimize deployment process and framework for maximum efficiency of new and simultaneous launches
Qualification
Required
BA/BS degree in related technical subject (e.g. engineering, manufacturing, or automotive); or equivalent practical experience in a technical field / role
8+ years of experience in a automotive based (or another transportation related industry such as aviation or space) development
Deep Operations experience in helping bring-up hardware and platforms in critical mission environments
Demonstrated experience working with large cross functional teams in a program/product based environment and external partners
Strong written and verbal communication skills for senior stakeholders and cross functional audience
Preferred
Advanced Engineering or technical degree in a related field
Systems Engineering experience or background - requirement based analysis experience in transportation related industry
Hands on experience and exposure to full product development life cycle experience - prototype to production
Early prototype testing experience in relevant industry (automotive, aviation, mobility, hardware)
Proficiency in analyzing data, metrics, and feedback to identify issues, trends, and tooling improvements to make informed decisions
Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships; experience working directly with hardware, system engineering, technicians, product, ops leads and end user teams alike
Benefits
Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program
Equity incentive plan
Generous Company benefits program
Company
Waymo
Waymo is a mobility technology company that improves transportation by developing self-driving solutions for travelers and daily commuters. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.1BKey Investors
Alphabet
2024-07-23Series C· $5.6B
2021-06-16Series B· $2.5B
2020-05-12Series A· $750M
Leadership Team
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Co-Chief Executive Officer
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