Technical Lead Manager, Collision Avoidance Testing
Core
Lead and manage the Behavior Test Engineering's Collision Avoidance Testing Team to validate autonomous vehicle performance and ensure passenger safety.
Role type
Senior management IC (autonomous vehicle testing)
Builds
Scalable, maintainable, and extensible long-tail behavioral testing suite for Waymo's autonomous driver
Domain
Autonomous driving / Robotics / Safety-critical systems
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Team leadership, OKR setting, stakeholder management, simulation integration, technical direction, architectural guidelines, testing program scaling, Python or C++ fluency
Preferred skills
MS or PhD in Engineering/Robotics/CS, Physics (mechanics) fundamentals, Computer Science fundamentals, prior AV experience, safety-critical systems experience, passion for robotics or autonomous vehicles
Technologies
Python, C++, simulation tools
Responsibilities
Hire and develop team members, set OKRs, guide work, interface with Planner/Perception/Safety executives, collaborate with simulation teams, develop technical direction and architectural guidelines for testing suite
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities