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Senior Staff Technical Lead Manager, Driver Validation

Waymo· Software Engineering
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Warsaw, PolandFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Senior Staff Technical Lead Manager leading a growing team to build Waymo’s Driver Setup and Validation systems, focusing on resource allocation, scheduling, and validation workflows to enable safe and scalable Waymo Driver deployments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a growing team of engineers and TLMs to build Waymo’s Driver Setup and Validation systems.
  • Design and implement core business logic determining validation data collection needs, resource and shift planning, automated vehicle and driver assignments, and routing for scouting missions.
  • Design and implement robust full-stack systems and tools that support Waymo’s validation workflows, mapping operations, and Autonomous Specialist mileage collection.
  • Collaborate closely with Product Management, Operations, Data Science, and other stakeholders to solve critical business needs and ensure the Waymo Driver is safe and capable before commercial launch.

Qualifications

  • BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
  • 8+ years of experience in software development
  • 5+ years of people management experience
  • Experience as manager-of-managers and shaping an organization
  • Technical leadership experience

Skills

Required:People managementFull-stack software developmentTechnical leadership

Benefits

  • Health and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision)
  • Financial wellness (compensation, bonus opportunities, equity)
  • Flexibility and time off (on-site or hybrid work model, paid time off, parental leave)
  • Support for families (enhanced leave options)
  • Community and personal development (education reimbursement, mentorship)
  • Cool perks (access to facilities and wellness programs)
Last updated Oct 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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