Waymo · 19 hours ago
Senior Wireless Test Engineer
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$175K/yr - $221K/yr
5+ years expWaymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. The Senior Wireless Test Engineer will create and develop test methods for various wireless technologies, analyze performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve connectivity and compliance standards.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensorTransportation
Responsibilities
Create, develop, test methods and test performance metrics for various wireless technologies (5G NR, LTE, Wi-Fi, BLE, GNSS)
Cultivate automated test test scripts and and expertly operate sophisticated measurement equipment
Performing deep-dive analysis on internal logs to identity and resolve hardware/software issues, working closely with various cross-functional teams including external vendors
Help with our internationalization efforts working with various international carriers and regulatory bodies so that our module meets stringent regulatory compliance standards
Work with HW/SW development teams in the lab and in the field to identify and resolve connectivity performance issues
Lead our fleet-wide connectivity initiatives for improving involving congestion, priority and coverage across the US and internationally
Conduct and plan targeted field experiments to evaluate and improve performance of various wireless technologies
Qualification
Required
BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, related technical field, with 5 years industry experience
Hands-on experience with live network testing that includes creating a test plan, conducting field testing and log analysis
Expert in using wireless testing equipment such as Call Boxes, signaling testers, GNSS Simulator, WLAN Access Points
Solid knowledge with practical experience in at least one of the wireless technologies (5G NR, LTE, GNSS, BLE, Wi-Fi) and experience with SAR, OTA, Coexistence testing, Interoperability testing
Excellent written/verbal communication, able to work independently
Hands on scripting experience (Shell, Python, Bash) to automate repetitive tasks in various test methods
Preferred
Comfortable with working on hardware and supporting engineering in debugging difficult issues
Deep understanding of cellular protocol stack from PHY/MAC to higher layers
Knowledge of antenna / RF design concepts
Able to travel locally and internationally
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
Tekedra Mawakana
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Elisa de Martel
Chief Financial Officer
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