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WaymoSenior Staff Technical Lead Manager - Mapping
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company that originated as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009. The enterprise develops the Waymo Driver system, which powers…
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Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company that originated as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009. The enterprise develops the Waymo Driver system, which powers an autonomous ride-hail service and has completed millions of trips across numerous United States states. The Mapping team at Waymo creates high-resolution global maps utilizing automated and manual methods, alongside the necessary infrastructure for processing and distribution. This group works alongside multiple internal partners…
Job Description
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company that originated as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009. The enterprise develops the Waymo Driver system, which powers an autonomous ride-hail service and has completed millions of trips across numerous United States states. The Mapping team at Waymo creates high-resolution global maps utilizing automated and manual methods, alongside the necessary infrastructure for processing and distribution. This group works alongside multiple internal partners to support safe autonomous vehicle operations.
Waymo is hiring a Senior Staff Technical Lead Manager for the Mapping division. This position reports to the Engineering Director of Mapping and involves a hybrid work schedule. The role suits an experienced engineering leader with a background in managing managers and scaling large distributed systems.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple software teams within Waymo Mapping focusing on Data and Evaluation, Infrastructure, and Tooling
- Scale mapping systems to support global coverage
- Guide teams through the transition to agentic methods for coding and map automation
- Collaborate with machine learning teams to bring state-of-the-art machine learning systems into production
- Coordinate with Mapping Operations for the deployment of new features and tools
Requirements
- Significant experience as a people manager, including managing managers
- Proven history of guiding software teams through difficult technical challenges
- Strong horizontal leadership skills to deliver initiatives involving multiple partner teams
- Demonstrated bias towards execution
- Excellent technical judgment
- 8+ years of experience working with large-scale distributed systems
- Experience overseeing multiple teams
- Background in data and evaluation for machine learning systems
- Experience with large-scale infrastructure and data processing frameworks
- Background in mapping
Qualifications
- Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience
Core Skills
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus program participation
- Equity incentive plan
- Company benefits program
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What is the salary range for this role?
The expected base salary range for this full-time position is USD 298,000 to 368,000 per year.
What work schedule does this position follow?
This position follows a hybrid work schedule.
Who does this role report to?
This position reports to the Engineering Director of Mapping.
What additional compensation and benefits are offered?
Employees are eligible to participate in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
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