Waymo · 7 hours ago
Senior Motion Systems Engineer, Actuators
Mountain View, Ca, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$196K/yr - $248K/yr
5+ years expWaymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. They are seeking a Senior Motion Systems Engineer to translate product goals into technical requirements, interface with software teams and hardware suppliers, and lead investigations into field issues. The role involves developing Python tools for data analysis and automating verification processes.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensorTransportation
Responsibilities
Translate product and safety goals into tangible technical requirements
Serve as the primary technical interface between internal software teams and external hardware suppliers (OEMs/Tier 1s) to resolve integration gaps and deviations early in the design phase
Review verification strategies for qualifying systems for driverless operation
Collaborate with test engineers, close gaps in coverage, and drive final system sign-off decisions
Lead investigations into field issues and testing anomalies
Use fleet data and simulation to assess risk and coordinate root-cause resolution for release-blocking challenges
Develop and maintain Python scripts/tools to automate the analysis of large-scale fleet data, validating actuator performance against specifications and moving verification earlier in the release cycle
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience integrating complex, safety-critical systems in the Automotive, Aerospace, or Robotics industries (or 3+ years with an Advanced Degree/PhD)
Demonstrated technical ownership of electromechanical motion control systems (e.g., Steer-by-Wire, Electronic Braking, Flight Controls)
Strong proficiency in Python for data analysis, scripting, or tool development (must be able to write scripts to process logs/data). Ability to read and understand C++
Experience with requirements management traceability (e.g., DOORS, Jama) and interface control documents (ICDs)
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field
Preferred
Professional working or Native proficiency in Korean is highly preferred to facilitate complex technical negotiations and design reviews with specific OEM partners
Experience developing L4 autonomous vehicle platforms or similar systems where fail-operational behavior and redundancy are requirements
Knowledge of ISO 26262 (Functional Safety) or SOTIF (ISO 21448), specifically in interpreting safety concepts and verifying ASIL targets
Proven experience managing technical interfaces with Tier 1 suppliers, including authoring Statements of Work (SOW) and leading technical design reviews
Proficiency with automotive communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, Vector CANoe/CANalyzer)
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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