Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.
Waymo Operations exists to deliver the Waymo Driver to the world. We are a global team building and scaling the world's first and leading autonomous fleet and operations platform. From component sourcing to end customer management, we enable and create value for Waymo through scaled and orchestrated deployment of the Waymo Driver. At Waymo, we are dedicated to building a culture that promotes collaboration and celebration. We value our team members' unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and support and encourage all team members to share their ideas to help Waymo better serve the communities in which we operate.
In this remote role, you will report to our New Business & Partner Operations.
You will:
- Rider-Only Management: Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Rider-Only fleet and ensuring operational targets are met across new markets
- Vehicle Utilization: Maximize fleet performance and ensure vehicles are being used effectively and efficiently through productive missions and trips
- Fleet Health: Ensure fleet health & safety by monitoring Rider-Only fleet performance and taking corrective action
- Escalation Communication: Support the launch and scaling of Rider Only operations across multiple partner sites, escalating and solving critical issues to ensure continued scaling and mileage collection.
- Infrastructure Design: Configure all aspects of new infrastructure sites, including implementing necessary coding for the Autonomous Driving Vehicle (ADV) to maneuver efficiently
- Problem Solving: Address and solve for any unique site features in coordination with cross-functional subject matter experts. Identify and resolve bottlenecks or automation failures that hinder efficient operations.
You have:
- 5+ years of experience in operations management, infrastructure development, or related fields, preferably in a technology or automotive industry.
- Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects and cross-functional teams.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve operational challenges.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, remaining flexible with the changing needs of the business.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders.
We prefer:
- Experience working with and developing relationships with external clients
- Experience with autonomous vehicle technology or related fields
- Strong computer proficiency. Familiarity with Linux OS, SQL, Python
Travel Requirements:
- Ability to travel up to 35% of the time or more as needed for business demands.
The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.
Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
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Waymo Mountain View, California, USA Office
1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA, United States, 94043
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