Waymo · 1 day ago
Privacy Counsel
San Francisco, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$238K/yr - $302K/yr
6+ years expWaymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. The Privacy Counsel will serve as the primary legal advisor on privacy issues for the product, engineering, and AI/ML research teams, ensuring compliance with privacy laws and integrating privacy considerations into business initiatives.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensorTransportation
Responsibilities
Serve as a primary day-to-day privacy legal counsel for Waymo product, engineering and AI/ML research teams, driving 'Privacy by Design' reviews for complex sensor data, computer vision, and model training initiatives from ideation to launch
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including across Legal, Rider Support, Engineering, Product, Security, People, and Research, to ensure privacy considerations and customer needs are integrated into business initiatives and roadmaps
Advise on the impact of emerging U.S. and foreign privacy laws and regulations, and help develop practical solutions and compliance frameworks to address new requirements
Collaborate closely with the InfoSec and Engineering Security teams to manage incident response, data governance, and third-party security assessments
Draft and negotiate complex data protection terms in strategic partnerships, vendor agreements, and supply chain contracts to support business operations, market expansion, and product development
Experience with understanding cross-functional perspectives and navigating ambiguity. Ability to identify and create streamlined processes to support a growing company
Qualification
Required
J.D. degree (or equivalent) with active membership in at least one state bar
6+ years of legal experience focused on privacy, data protection, and product counseling in a technology environment
Deep substantive knowledge of US and international privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, BIPA) and a strong understanding of the technical implications of data processing
Proven experience advising engineering teams on technical privacy issues (e.g., machine learning, differential privacy, de-identification) and translating legal requirements into engineering specs
Experience managing complex projects of diverse scope and driving legal initiatives that support business growth and innovation
Excellent legal and business judgment, with the ability to provide practical, risk-based advice in gray areas without needing significant oversight
Preferred
CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or CIPT certification
Experience working in-house at an automotive, hardware, or AI-focused technology company
Experience with privacy challenges specific to machine learning, model training, data localization requirements, and biometrics
Background in responding to regulatory inquiries or managing privacy litigation
Technical background or strong fluency in data infrastructure, cloud computing, or software engineering
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
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (231)
2024 (175)
2023 (268)
2022 (306)
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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
Recent News
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