Waymo · 8 hours ago
Software Quality Ops Scenarios Specialist
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$120K/yr - $151K/yr
4+ years expWaymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. As a Software Quality Ops Scenarios Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety, reliability, and quality of the Waymo Driver by bridging the gap between simulation software capabilities and real-world operational execution.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensorTransportation
Responsibilities
Partner with Product and Engineering teams on design, test, and deployment of cutting-edge simulation tools
Drive the technical processes for 'rapid-response' simulation-based scenario testing
Serve as the key link between AI/ML development and operational execution
Define and document new policies, guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Design and implement robust quality control processes for both human and AI-generated outputs
Perform meta-quality checks, validate the integrity of vendor work, and provide feedback to improve both human and model performance
Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for your specific domain
Provide technical leadership to cross-functional stakeholders
Qualification
Required
BS/BA degree or 4 years of relevant work experience in AV Software Quality, Simulation or Technical Operations
Experience with ML testing and validation methods, including dataset quality assurance, bias detection, edge-case scenario testing, and / or performance evaluation using statistical metrics
Ability to quickly master proprietary software tools and a proven track record of root-causing high complexity, technical issues
A strong understanding of driving rules, behavioral safety, and the nuances of complex traffic environments
Preferred
Hands-on experience with advanced AV simulation test environments
Basic experience with SQL for data extraction and basic results analysis
Experience working with offshore teams / multiple local operations hubs
Track record of using technical expertise to influence product roadmaps or improve internal customer satisfaction
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
$27.1BKey Investors
Dragoneer Investment Group,DST Global,Sequoia CapitalAlphabetFidelity,Perry Creek Capital,T. Rowe Price
2026-02-02Series D· $16B
2024-07-23Series C· $5.6B
2021-06-16Series B· $2.5B
Leadership Team
Tekedra Mawakana
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Annabel Chang
Head of State Policy & Government Relations
Recent News
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