New Platform Enablement Manager (HW/Ops Design Excellence)
Core
Enable deployment of new Waymo platforms from prototype to production, managing sensor suites and base vehicles for large-scale readiness.
Role type
Senior IC platform enablement manager (hardware/ops design)
Builds
Autonomous vehicle platforms and sensor suites for Waymo's ride-hail service
Domain
Autonomous driving / Automotive hardware / Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Hardware platform bring-up, Operations scaling, Cross-functional program management, Automotive/transportation development, Systems engineering analysis, Stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Full product development lifecycle, Early prototype testing, Hardware/system engineering background, Cross-functional relationship building
Technologies
Sensor suites, Base vehicles, Simulation environments
Responsibilities
Bring up and enable deployment of new platforms across program phases, Manage operations for new sensor suites and base vehicles, Work with automotive partners on operational observations and training, Create hardware design needs based on operations optimization
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC