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Automotive Testing Lead

Waymo· Systems Engineering
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Mountain View, California$196k - $242kFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Waymo is seeking an Automotive Testing Lead to represent test engineering across multiple technical domains, lead transition to automated, data-driven testing, collaborate with OEMs and partners, manage early vehicle smoke test campaigns, and oversee in-territory vehicle testing operations with a focus on traceability and data integration.

Responsibilities

  • Act as Waymo's test engineering representative across multiple technical domains to help partners develop test strategies, detailed test plans, scripts, and clear judgement criteria.
  • Guide partners in transitioning from manual testing to automated, data-driven approaches; collaborate with internal infrastructure teams to accelerate the test-to-reporting feedback loop.
  • Spearhead cross-functional collaboration between Waymo and OEM stakeholders, identify operational gaps, mentor partner engineers, and build expertise in complex, cross-system validation.
  • Define, execute, and manage early vehicle smoke test campaigns with strict entry/exit criteria to validate SDS-Ready software releases before upstream integration.
  • Scale and lead in-territory vehicle-level testing operations; manage daily physical test execution alongside embedded vendor teams.
  • Ensure strict traceability and logging standards across all external test executions for seamless integration into Waymo’s central data repositories.

Qualifications

  • Professional fluency in Japanese (N1 level or equivalent)
  • Experience with physical hands-on testing of vehicles (ADAS, vehicle dynamics, low-voltage systems, system integration)
  • Strong background in systems engineering, test engineering, or automotive validation
  • Demonstrated leadership experience coordinating with and leading vendor teams
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive technical consensus across organizational cultures

Skills

Required:Test strategy and planningAutomation and data-driven testingCross-functional leadership

Benefits

  • Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program
  • equity incentive plan
  • generous Company benefits program
  • health and wellness programs
  • flexible work model including hybrid/remote options
  • paid time off, parental leave, sick leave, bereavement
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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