Systems Engineering Lead, New Product Initiatives

Waymo's Systems Engineering team works together to blend software and hardware systems in groundbreaking new ways. We set the high performance standards that ensure our vehicles run smoothly and keep passengers safe, then design and perform the tests that validate that performance. We're looking for talented teammates who’ll help us maintain strong teamwork and are passionate about driving results.

This role follows a hybrid work schedule and you will report to Systems Engineering Leadership. 

You will:

• Lead cross-functional strategies to accelerate development for new product initiatives
• Translate new, complex use cases into actionable system requirements
• Execute trade studies and investigation to influence cross-functional priorities and product roadmaps
• Partner with Systems Engineering and Test teams to develop and execute robust verification strategies that demonstrate critical requirements are met
• Innovate solutions for technical challenges within integrated hardware and software autonomous systems, covering the full day-in-the-life
• Define concept of operations for new product initiatives

You have:

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant Engineering or related field (including ME, EE, CS, Robotics, Controls, Aerospace, etc.) or equivalent practical experience
• 10 or more years of engineering experience with demonstrated delivery of hardware / software integrated vehicle or robotic systems
• Experience across full product lifecycle, from concept or pilot through transition into operations in a fast paced environment
• Strong foundation in systems engineering fundamentals such as requirements definition, formal verification and validation methods
• Data analysis and related script development skills (e.g. using Python, SQL, etc)
• Cross-functional technical leadership and mentorship

We prefer:

• Advanced Degree in relevant Engineering or related field
• Experience testing and deploying production-level safety critical systems, especially at scale
• Experience influencing product strategy and user flows through iterative launches
• Although not the focus of this role, some software development experience and understanding of SW development process is helpful
• Autonomous vehicle industry experience