jobdescription_image_2x.png

Technical Specialist, Mapping Operations

Mountain View, California, United States Full-Time Engineering Operations 3657

Apply now

Technical Specialist, Mapping Operations

  • 3657
  • On Site
  • Mountain View, California, United States
  • Engineering Operations
  • Full-Time
  • Early Career

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.

As the Mapping Operations team scales, the demand for mapping subject matter experts also increases. We need smart, motivated specialists who can build up technical knowledge in one or more functional areas of mapping and be a primary point of contact for resolving escalations, coordinating with the vendor teams, drafting documentation, piloting new tools/processes and identifying areas for streamlining our map build workflows. This role will play a critical part ensuring we continue to build and maintain high quality map in a cost efficient manner.

 

In this hybrid role, you will report to a Staff Program Manager 

 

You will:

  • Develop deep subject matter expertise in a vertical of mapping operations, and serve as a go-to point of contact for stakeholders across the entire organization 

  • Test and roll out new mapping  tools, features, and workflows in coordination with our Engineering and Product  partners

  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency to scale operations and own those solutions end-to-end

  • Create and maintain clear technical documentation that will serve as the primary map build SOPs

 

You have:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline

  • 2+ years (for L2, 4+ years for L3) of relevant experience in a high growth start-up or similar environment

  • A process focused mindset and experience improving inefficient processes

  • The capacity to use creative problem solving to hit your goals

  • The curiosity and ability to learn new tools and workflows quickly

  • Excellent communication skills and an ability to articulate complex ideas in simple, understandable ways

 

We prefer:

  • Process improvement experience

  • SQL or other data analytics skills

  • Ability to approach complex problems with a logical, systematic, and data-driven perspective

  • Technical documentation and training experience

 

Travel requirements:

  • Ability to travel to the India as needed (once every 2 or 3 years)

The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations 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. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process. 

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
$48.56—$61.06 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.

Ready to Apply?

 

To ensure thorough consideration of each application, candidates may submit up to 5 job applications within a 60-day period. We encourage you to carefully review job descriptions and apply to positions that best match your skills. Applications beyond this limit will not be considered.

Check this box to join the talent community and sign up for job alerts

Not You?

We have emailed you a code to verify your identity. Please check your spam/junk folder if you don't receive the email in your inbox.

Thank you