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Supply Chain Program Manager

Mountain View, CA · On-site +1

$190K - $234K/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 Software Engineer, Planner

Mountain View, CA · On-site +1

$213K - $263K/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

Operations Partner Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$159K - $196K/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 +1

$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

Head of Operational Intelligence

Tempe, AZ · On-site +1

$226K - $278K/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 ...

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How much do waymo driver jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for waymo driver in the United States is $15.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Waymo Driver position, and why are they important?

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.

What does a typical day look like for a Waymo Driver, and who do they interact with?

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 is a Waymo Driver job?

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.

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Infographic showing various Waymo Driver job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $32,394 per year, or $15.6 per hour.
Staff Technical Lead Manager, Behaviors

Staff Technical Lead Manager, Behaviors

Waymo

Mountain View, CA • On-site, Remote

$251K - $310K/yr

Full-time

Posted 2 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 Planner Reasoning Team builds technology that has an extremely broad impact across the Waymo organization and is the team most directly responsible for the Waymo Driver's behavior. We have wide reaching impact into both onboard and off-board system architecture, paving the way for future-looking deep-learning-based explorations. As a Technical Lead, you'll have an impact on scaling our Waymo Driver's performance and maintaining and improving our excellent safety record as Waymo expands to more cities.
In this hybrid role, you will report to an Engineering Manager.
You will
  • Working closely with leads and TLMs in the org to design and implement horizontal solutions to solve behavioral driving issues in new geos
  • Build quantitative evaluation techniques to drive data driven development
  • Work closely with partners in Mapping, Product, and the rest of the Onboard stack

You have:
  • PhD, Masters or Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related field
  • Experience manipulating and analyzing large datasets
  • Experience with working and solving design problems that cut across multiple components. High quality API design with an eye towards eval and data driven techniques.

We prefer:
  • Experience in the autonomous driving domain, including areas like motion planning or perception
  • Proficiency in SQL
  • Proficiency in C++
  • Evaluation experience, contributing to scalable eval workflows and building metrics for ML models

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
$251,000-$310,000 USD

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