Staff Systems Engineer, Driving Behaviors

Waymo•San Francisco, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Waymo’s Systems Engineering team blends software and hardware systems, establishes performance standards to help vehicles operate smoothly and keep passengers safe, and designs and performs tests to validate performance. In this role, you will identify and analyze data on key driving behaviors, develop metrics, and use those metrics to influence system design in ambiguous, open-ended behavioral areas. You will work across teams to improve systems engineering efficiency and support the development and verification of safe, reliable systems. This is a hybrid role reporting to a Systems Engineering Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering or related field, such as Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Controls, or Aerospace.
Demonstrated ability to tackle technical challenges, analyze cross-disciplinary problems, and propose innovative, maintainable solutions.
Experience with data collection, statistical analysis, and developing metrics to support system evaluation or improvement.
Strong skills in creating clear and concise technical documentation and presenting complex ideas effectively to diverse audiences.
Proven ability to contribute to or lead cross-functional initiatives, drive alignment, and ensure stakeholder engagement throughout the development process.
Proficiency with Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for data analysis.

Nice To Haves

Experience with large-scale system architecture, including integrating hardware and software systems in a regulated or safety-critical environment.
Familiarity with leveraging machine learning models for system optimization or predictive analytics.
Experience leading cross-team initiatives, including coordinating with external vendors or partners to deliver high-impact solutions.
Proven track record of defining and implementing process improvements that enhance productivity, test coverage, or system reliability.
Knowledge of automotive, robotics, or related industries, particularly in areas such as safety systems, motion planning, or perception systems.

Responsibilities

Identify critical data relating to key driving behaviors, analyze it, develop metrics, and use those metrics to influence system design in ambiguous, open-ended behavioral areas.
Provide requirements and feedback on verifications, CL's, and related work.
Anticipate issues and risks within your area of ownership, communicate them clearly, and work cross-functionally to mitigate them.
Architect large projects with broad impact on the efficiency of the systems engineering organization.
Build, coordinate, and nurture collaborations across teams.
Champion intellectual honesty.