ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Waymo Driver Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Waymo

Software Engineer, Multiverse

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$170K - $216K/yr

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 ...

Waymo

Senior Data Scientist

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$204K - $259K/yr

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 ...

Waymo

Software Engineer, Multiverse

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. The Multiverse team is responsible for evaluating the Waymo Driver's performance through ...

Waymo

Data Scientist

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$170K - $216K/yr

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 ...

Waymo

Staff Data Scientist, Weather

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$251K - $310K/yr

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 ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsWaymo Driver JobsWaymo Driver Jobs in California

Waymo Driver information

See California salary details

$5

$15

$19

How much do waymo driver jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for waymo driver in California is $15.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $17.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Waymo driver?

A Waymo Driver job involves overseeing and testing Waymo's autonomous vehicles to ensure safe operation. As a trained autonomous specialist, you monitor the vehicle's behavior, take control if necessary, and provide feedback to improve performance. The role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and collaboration with engineers. It is a crucial position in refining self-driving technology for future deployment.

What does a Waymo driver do?

A typical day for a Waymo Driver involves monitoring and manually operating advanced autonomous vehicles, recording detailed observations, and ensuring safety protocol compliance during real-world road tests. Drivers frequently interact with Waymo's engineering, safety, and operations teams to provide feedback on vehicle performance and road conditions. The role often includes multiple driving shifts, exposure to various road environments, and strict adherence to data collection standards. Teamwork and effective communication are important, as drivers play a critical link between front-line vehicle operations and ongoing technical improvements.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a Waymo driver?

To thrive as a Waymo Driver, you need a clean driving record, attention to detail, and the ability to follow complex procedures, often backed by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with vehicle technology, ability to operate onboard computing devices, and sometimes completion of specialized Waymo training are important. Strong observational skills, reliability, and clear communication make someone stand out in this position. These skills ensure safe vehicle operation, accurate reporting, and effective collaboration with engineering teams in a technology-driven environment.

How do I become a Waymo driver?

To become a Waymo driver, candidates typically need a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and a minimum age requirement, often 21 or older. Applicants must pass background checks, complete training on vehicle operation and safety protocols, and demonstrate good driving skills. The hiring process may also include assessments of technical understanding and adherence to safety standards.

What are the most commonly searched types of Waymo Driver jobs in California?

The most popular types of Waymo Driver jobs in California are:

What are popular job titles related to Waymo Driver jobs in California?

For Waymo Driver jobs in California, the most frequently searched job titles are:

What job categories do people searching Waymo Driver jobs in California look for?

The top searched job categories for Waymo Driver jobs in California are:

What cities in California are hiring for Waymo Driver jobs?

Cities in California with the most Waymo Driver job openings:

Waymo Driver jobs near you
Infographic showing various Waymo Driver job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 62% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $31,970 per year, or $15.4 per hour.

Account Executive- Waymo for Business

Mountain View, CA • On-site

Waymo
Internet and IT • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about Waymoexternal

$144K - $177K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

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.
The Business Development and Partnerships team helps plan Waymo's dynamic future and drive the company's go-to-market strategy. We work cross-functionally and leverage quantitative and qualitative analysis to build forward-looking partnerships that deliver on Waymo's strategic business objectives. As a member of this entrepreneurial and results-oriented team, you will have a significant impact on defining, developing and executing Waymo's commercial deployment.
The Waymo for Business team is bringing the power of Waymo to corporations. We are a new, fast moving team focused on B2B partnerships, offering Waymo's autonomous rideshare service to corporate clients for commute programs, business travel, and special events. As a founding member of the sales team, you will focus on mid-market and enterprise accounts and be responsible for building our customer base from the ground up. You will manage a complete sales cycle and help to define the GTM motion for a new category of corporate transportation.
In this hybrid role, you will report to a Senior Strategic Partnerships Development Manager
You will:
  • Own a revenue target and all aspects of the sales cycle from first touch (inbound and outbound) through to close.
  • Focus on Mid Market and Enterprise customers (500+ employees), with an ability to flex up and down to all customer segments.
  • Handle customer onboarding and launch coordination for your accounts, ensuring a successful launch and revenue generation.
  • Develop sales collateral, proposals, and presentations to effectively position Waymo for Business, and continuously drive process improvements that optimize sales productivity.
  • Inform product roadmaps and features by gathering customer feedback. Provide market insights that strengthen our value proposition and enhance the customer experience,

You have:
  • 3+ years of Account Executive/closing experience in B2B tech sales, with a history of exceeding quota.
  • An extreme ownership mentality and bias for action. You are excited to build a new product and sales motion from the ground up.
  • Experience navigating complex commercial-stage requirements including security, legal, and procurement.
  • Ability to excel at outbound pipeline generation and full-cycle sales motions, including discovery, demo and closing.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to present confidently and build connections across all customer levels, from ICs to C-level executives.
  • Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM tools to track customer activity, pipeline, and forecasting.

We prefer:
  • Experience managing consumption based technology solutions where revenue is tied to platform adoption or usage.
  • Strong adaptability and comfort operating in an environment where playbooks and workflows are actively evolving.

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
$144,000-$177,000 USD

Apply