Diagnostics Engineer
About The Position
Waymo is hiring a Diagnostics Engineer for its Hardware Engineering group, which includes electrical, mechanical, reliability, software, and vehicle engineers designing and integrating products for Waymo’s autonomous driving technology. The role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to the Manager of Integration Engineering. The Diagnostics Engineer will architect and implement diagnostics infrastructure, tooling, and processes to improve troubleshooting of self-driving and base vehicle systems. The position involves collaborating with subject matter experts across sensing, compute, actuator, and support systems; analyzing subsystem diagnostics gaps and needs; and helping shape Waymo’s diagnostics strategy through technical and organizational leadership. The role requires 10% travel for onsite visits to service centers and manufacturing facilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in EE, ME, CE, CSE, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience working adjacent to or developing diagnostics in automotive, aerospace, or consumer electronics.
- Hands-on experience working directly with deployed hardware and software systems, ideally in a fast-paced automotive or technology environment.
- Broad knowledge across electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or mechanical engineering, with the ability to quickly learn new topics.
- Working knowledge of an object-oriented programming language such as C++ or Python.
- Demonstrated experience driving diagnostics development for a module, system, or program.
Nice To Haves
- High-level understanding of self-driving vehicle systems, including sensors, compute, wiring, power, vehicle actuators, chassis communication, and controls, with mastery of one or more areas.
- Automotive diagnostics experience, preferably including both traditional J1979 OBD-II-style diagnostics and modern strategies for software-defined, cloud-connected vehicles.
- Familiarity with modern passenger vehicle control systems.
- Ability to work with technical and nontechnical teams to solve technical problems.
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement diagnostics infrastructure, tooling, and processes to improve troubleshooting efficiency for self-driving and base vehicle systems.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts on sensing, compute, actuator, and support systems, guiding and supporting diagnostics design and improvement.
- Lead analysis of subsystem diagnostics gaps and needs to inform future diagnostics investment.
- Evolve Waymo’s diagnostics strategy through technical and organizational leadership.
Benefits
- Eligibility to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program.
- Eligibility to participate in an equity incentive plan.
- Company benefits program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
