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International Standardization Lead (Staff Researcher)

Waymo· Safety
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London, United Kingdom£141k - £148kFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Senior-role in Waymo's Safety team focusing on standardization strategy, internal/external engagement with Standards Development Organizations, and cross-functional alignment to advance safety-related standards in autonomous driving.

Responsibilities

  • Set Standardization Strategy: Develop a thoughtful, coordinated, company-wide strategy and approach for Waymo’s engagement with SDOs (inclusive of ISO, IEEE, SAE), defining clear goals, levels of engagement, and governance processes for content accountability.
  • Act as an Internal/External Medium: Serve as the primary liaison between Waymo's internal practices and external Standard Development Organizations, actively working to consolidate internal consensus and assess how Waymo’s practices align with or differentiate from external ones.
  • Run Internal Training: Develop and run internal training programs to align engineering, product, and cross-functional teams on external standardization landscapes, compliance goals, and Waymo’s internal stances.
  • Shape Industry Optionality: Strategically prioritize Waymo's participation in working groups to contribute to shape consensus and advance safety across space while retaining the necessary optionality.
  • Drive Publication and Leadership: Lead efforts to formulate and publish Waymo's internal best practices to external committees, continuing to establish Waymo as a critical partner across the industry.
  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate closely with the rest of the Safety Management and Best Practices (SMBP) team, legal regulatory groups, and engineering to establish appropriate platforms for critiquing perspectives and consolidating a consistent positioning on topics of interest.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 7+ years of experience actively engaging with and participating in Standards Development Organizations (e.g., ISO, IEEE, SAE), inclusive of ISO TC 22 SC 32/36/39; ISO TC 204; SAE ORAD.
  • Proven track record of developing and setting corporate strategy for standardization engagement within a highly technical or safety-critical domain.
  • Demonstrated ability to build consensus, translate complex external requirements into actionable internal policies, and serve as a medium between technical teams and external stakeholders.
  • Deep understanding of automotive safety frameworks, Verification & Validation methods, and behavioral evaluation.
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to represent the company publicly, navigate ambiguity, and maintain poise in committee settings.

Skills

Required:Standardization strategy

Benefits

  • Health and wellness: medical, dental, vision, mental wellness support, gym membership, wellness programs.
  • Financial wellness: competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, equity, provident fund, employee discounts.
  • Flexibility and time off: support for on-site or hybrid work, remote opportunities, paid time off, bereavement, sick, and parental leave.
  • Supporting families: enhanced leave options including 26 weeks paid leave for birthing parents and 18 weeks for non-birthing parents.
  • Community and personal development: education reimbursement, development opportunities, mentorship, ERGs, volunteering time off.
  • Cool perks: access to Google offices, cafes, wellness centers, massages, at-home fitness and cooking classes.
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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