Senior Electrical Design Validation Engineer

4928
On Site

Mountain View, California

Hardware Engineering

Full-Time

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.

Hardware Engineering is an innovative and collaborative group of electrical, mechanical, reliability, software and vehicle engineers. We design, build, and perfect the products which are the eyes and ears of Waymo's autonomous driving technology, and integrate those products into vehicle platforms. We're seeking curious and talented teammates to keep us moving in the right direction.

This role follows a 100% onsite work schedule and you will report to a Hardware Engineering Manager

You will:

Develop and execute comprehensive PCB-level and module-level validation test plans for Waymo hardware, by working closely with EE and software teams
Execute electrical validation test for silicon, board and system, covering voltage regulators, power delivery network (PDN), low-speed / high-speed interfaces, cover thermal and voltage corners
Drive and execute validation to meet key deadlines and priority goals
Clearly document validation results. Keep track of bugs encountered and fixed. Clearly communicate test plans and results
Support hardware bring-up, debug, and troubleshooting
Enhance validation efficiency and scalability through the development of scripts and automation tools

You have:

Familiar with switching-mode power supplies, Power Delivery Network (PDN) and associated validation methodologies
Knowledge of common SoC/MCU-based architecture, and generic interfaces like LVCMOS I/O, SPI, I2C, UART
Proficient in executing electrical validation on the bench, including the use of oscilloscopes, DMM, e-load, power supplies, and thermal chambers
Familiar with schematic and PCB layout tools for circuit review, and test planning
Excellent communication and project management skills to work with cross-functional teams and external suppliers
Proficiency with Linux, Bash, test script generation for test automation and data processing

We prefer:

Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of relevant industry experience
Demonstrated experience in validating and debugging in at least one complex domain (e.g., Analog circuits/MOSFET characterization, PCIe, LPDDR, MIPI, Ethernet)
Understanding Signal Integrity and Power Integrity concepts, with the ability to determine if a failure is relevant to the physical layer
Extensive electrical debug experience
Hardware with firmware verification experience, and CSR tuning

The expected base salary range for this full-time position is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. 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.

Salary Range

$230,000—$242,000 USD

We appreciate your interest in Waymo. Waymo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a culture of belonging and maintaining a supportive workplace for all employees. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, and employment decisions are based on a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and alignment with job requirements and business needs. Waymo does not discriminate against, and prohibits harassment of, any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, family status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law. Waymo will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. Waymo is committed to making sure our hiring process is accessible for all candidates. If you need assistance applying for a role or participating in the interview process due to a disability, please let the recruiting team know or email waymo-candidatesupport@google.com. (This email address is intended to be used only for requesting accommodations as part of the application process. Other inquiries will not receive a response.)

Some of our Benefits

Health and wellness

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. At Waymo, you can enjoy top-notch medical, dental and vision insurance, mental wellness support, gym membership, and special wellness programs.

Financial wellness

Your financial peace of mind is important to us. At Waymo, we offer competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, equity, employees provident fund, and lots of other perks and employee discounts.

Flexibility and time off

Take the time you need to relax and recharge. Enjoy the flexibility to work from another location for four weeks per year. We support an on-site or hybrid work model and offer remote working opportunities, paid time off, bereavement, sick, and parental leave.

Supporting families

When it comes to growing your family or caring for your loved ones, you have our full support. Enhanced leave options include 26 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents and 18 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.

Community and personal development

At Waymo, you'll find a range of opportunities to grow, connect, and give back. We offer education reimbursement, personal and professional development, mentorship, and other ways to connect through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), other internal groups, and even time off to volunteer.

Cool perks

Access to Google offices, cafes, wellness centers, massages, and so much more. To support your wellbeing at home, you can enjoy at-home fitness and cooking classes, and more.