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Technical Program Manager - Onboard Systems, ML Modeling

Waymo· Product
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Mountain View, California, San Francisco, California$159k - $196kFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Waymo is seeking a Technical Program Manager to drive cross-functional execution for onboard systems and the Waymo Foundation Model program, with focus on ML/AI modeling, scheduling, risk management, and roadmap planning.

Responsibilities

  • Drive cross-functional execution and delivery of projects within the onboard team, collaborating with engineering teams, product teams and release management
  • Manage project schedules, identify risks and dependencies, and develop mitigation strategies
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration between engineering, research, and product teams, ensuring alignment on program goals, milestones, and technical requirements
  • Track and report on project/program progress, risks, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to leadership and stakeholders
  • Contribute to the strategic planning, objective setting, and technical roadmap for the Waymo Foundation Model program
  • Proactively identify and resolve roadblocks and dependencies, coordinating across organizational boundaries

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 5+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager in a software engineering environment
  • A proven track record of successfully managing complex technical projects involving machine learning and/or AI
  • Experience with machine learning models, training pipelines, or evaluation frameworks
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, effectively conveying technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical judgment skills

Skills

Required:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fieldPM/TPM experience in software engineering environmentsExperience with ML/AI projectsMachine learning models, training pipelines, or evaluation frameworksCommunication and presentation

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.
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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