Tech Lead, Self Driving Eval Infrastructure

Posted

WaymoMountain View, CA, USAfull_timelead

$281,000 – $356,000 USD

Tech Stack

Solid badges = required, outlined = preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architectural design and technical strategy for Waymo's core data platforms, including a "Single Source of Truth" data lake and "Metrics Portability and Standardization" for Driver Evaluations.
  • Establish and enforce comprehensive data governance frameworks across the data ecosystem, enhancing data quality and discoverability.
  • Identify and address inefficiencies in the data development lifecycle, driving initiatives to improve developer productivity.
  • Serve as a lead technical liaison, collaborating with Simulation, Onboard, ML, and Commercialization teams to define data contracts and ensure architectural alignment.
  • Mentor senior engineers, guide critical technical decisions, and champion best practices in data engineering.

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsMentoringAutonomous Vehicle OperationsLogisticsRide-HailingTechnical LeadershipArchitectural Design

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Equity
  • Health Insurance

Culture

Team LeadershipTechnical Decision-MakingMentorship Program

Requirements

Regions: Us

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About Waymo
Industry: autonomous driving technology
Size: large

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company that develops the Waymo Driver, an autonomous driving system, with a mission to be the world's most trusted driver. It aims to improve mobility access and reduce traffic crashes by powering fully autonomous ride-hail services.

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Compensation
Base salary: $281,000 – $356,000 USD
Equity: equity incentive plan
Bonus: discretionary annual bonus program