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New Platform Enablement Manager (HW/Ops Design Excellence)

Waymo· Operations
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Mountain View, California, San Francisco, California$159k - $196kFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Role focused on enabling deployment of Waymo platforms, coordinating hardware/platform bring-up, and ensuring readiness for large-scale deployment within Waymo Operations.

Responsibilities

  • Bring up and enable deployment of new and upcoming Waymo platforms across program phases from prototype requirement state to deployment
  • Work with engineering and cross functional stakeholders on fast feedback, issue discovery and resolution
  • Manage and drive operations for new sensor suite and base vehicle to ensure maturity and large scale deployment readiness
  • Work with automotive partners and partner test drivers on operational observations, feedback, and training
  • Help create and drive hardware design and platform feature needs based on optimization for Operations & Scale

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree in related technical subject (e.g. engineering, manufacturing, or automotive); or equivalent practical experience in a technical field or role
  • 7+ years of experience in a automotive based (or another transportation related industry such as aviation or space) development
  • Deep Operations experience in helping bring-up hardware and platforms in critical mission environments
  • Demonstrated experience working with large cross functional teams in a program/product based environment and external partners
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for senior stakeholders and cross functional audience

Skills

Required:Platform bring-up and deployment enablementCross-functional program managementCommunication with senior stakeholders
Nice to have:Hardware design and platform feature needs analysis

Benefits

  • Salary range: $159,000—$196,000 USD per year
  • Discretionary annual bonus program
  • Equity incentive plan
  • Generous company benefits program (health, dental, vision, etc.)
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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