Waymo · 2 weeks ago
Diagnostics Engineer
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$158K/yr - $200K/yr
3+ years expWaymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. They are seeking a Diagnostics Engineer to architect and implement robust diagnostics infrastructure and tooling, collaborate with experts on various systems, and lead the analysis of diagnostics gaps.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensorTransportation
Responsibilities
Architect and implement robust diagnostics infrastructure, tooling and processes to improve the efficiency of troubleshooting self-driving and base vehicle systems
Collaborate with subject matter experts on sensing, compute, actuator, and support systems, guiding and supporting them through diagnostics design and improvement
Lead analysis of sub-system diagnostics gaps and needs, informing future diagnostics investment
Evolve Waymo’s Diagnostics strategy through technical and organizational leadership
Qualification
Required
A Bachelors or Masters in EE/ME/CE/CSE or related field
3+ years experience working adjacent to or developing diagnostics in automotive, aerospace, or consumer electronics
Hands-on experience working directly with deployed systems (HW and SW), ideally in a fast-paced automotive or tech environment
Wide breadth of knowledge in the EE/CE/CS/Mech realm, and can spin up on a new topic very quickly
Working knowledge of an object-oriented programming language (C++, Python, etc.)
Demonstrated experience driving diagnostics development for a module, system, or program
Preferred
High level understanding of various self driving vehicle systems (sensors, compute, wiring, power, vehicle actuators, chassis communication, controls, etc.), and mastery of one/some
Automotive-specific diagnostics experience, preferably both traditional J1979 OBII-style and modern strategies for SW-defined cloud connected vehicles
Familiar with modern passenger vehicle control systems
Ability to interact with both technical and nontechnical teams to solve technical problems
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
Elisa de Martel
Chief Financial Officer
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