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Staff Software Quality Safety Operations Specialist

Waymo· Engineering Operations
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Remote$190k - $234kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Role focused on strategy, technical implementation, and operations for safety triage, ML/AI-enabled issue discovery, and quality assurance to scale Waymo Driver safety and performance across expanding city deployments.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the strategy and technical implementation of decomposing complex safety triage workflows. Develop and apply advanced operational and ML techniques to enable automation, ensuring scalability as mileage and geographic operations expand.

Qualifications

  • BS/BA degree or 7+ years of relevant work experience in AV Software Quality Operations / ML Operations
  • Proven ability to manage complex, technical projects and experience working across technical partners (Product, Engineering, Data Science, Systems Engineering) to drive outcomes.
  • Increased competency in supporting all phases of the machine learning development lifecycle, from data preparation and training to validation, deployment, and continuous monitoring.
  • Experience with ML testing and validation, including dataset quality assurance, bias detection, edge-case scenario testing, and performance evaluation using statistical metrics.
  • Ability to quickly learn and implement new concepts and utilize proprietary tools. Strong understanding of driving rules and regulations.
  • A proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment while maintaining good judgment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate in a diverse and dynamic work environment.

Skills

Required:Machine Learning lifecycleML testing and validationHuman-in-the-loop ML systemsStrategic stakeholder advisory

Benefits

  • 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.
  • Health and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision)
  • Financial wellness benefits (competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, equity)
  • Flexibility and time off (remote, on-site or hybrid options, PTO, bereavement, sick, parental leave)
  • Supporting families (enhanced leave options)
  • Community and personal development (education reimbursement, mentorship, ERGs)
  • Cool perks (access to Google offices, wellness centers, etc.)
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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