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Technical Program Manager, Release
Mountain View, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA
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On-site
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Full-time
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1w ago
Compensation
$196,000 - $248,000
Benefits & Perks
•Equity
•401(k)
•Remote Work
•Equity
•401k
•Remote Work
Required Skills
Release Management
Project Management
Software Development Lifecycle
Quality Assurance
Source Code Analysis
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.
Waymo's Technical Program Managers are accountable for Waymo's roadmap execution by providing thoughtful cross-functional planning, clarity, and proactive risk management. In the face of complex technical and operational challenges with no established playbooks to follow, we act with thoughtful urgency, driving conversations, discussions, and outcomes. Our team partners closely with every function of Waymo to structure, own and drive work towards real-world deployments of the Waymo Driver across platforms and geographies.
In this role, you will report to a Lead TPM, Release Management
You will:
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Ensure release tasks are followed and on track
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Communicate and facilitate resolution of potential issues as we become aware of them
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Continuously improve processes to ensure more efficient releases
You have:
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2+ years of experience with managing software releases
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2+ years of experience managing technical projects
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Bachelor’s Degree
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Experience working within the context of Software Development Lifecycle
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Good understanding of system architecture and design principles
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Quality Assurance, validating quality of software
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Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze source code for understanding system behavior and requirements
We prefer:
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Technical Program Management experience
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Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and workflows
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Expertise in computer programming
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Understanding and ability to perform as a Release Engineer
((Remote jobs only
- Please note that Waymo may not be able to employ remotely in all locations. Please speak with your recruiter about your preferred location for remote work when you begin the interview process.))
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**$196,000—$248,000 USD**
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About Waymo
Reviews
4.2
2 reviews
Work Life Balance
3.5
Compensation
3.0
Culture
4.5
Career
3.5
Management
3.5
85%
Recommend to a Friend
Pros
Excellent engineering culture
Interesting technical domain
Elite perception team
Cons
Compensation may not be competitive with other tech companies
Career trajectory concerns
Limited advancement opportunities
Salary Ranges
1,233 data points
Mid/L4
Mid/L4 · Data Scientist
38 reports
$280,748
total / year
Base
$183,551
Stock
$74,549
Bonus
$22,649
$187,768
$434,285
Interview Experience
5 interviews
Difficulty
3.6
/ 5
Duration
14-28 weeks
Offer Rate
60%
Experience
Positive 40%
Neutral 60%
Negative 0%
Interview Process
1
Application Review
2
Recruiter Screen
3
Technical Phone Screen
4
Coding Round
5
Onsite/Virtual Interviews
6
Final Round
Common Questions
Coding/Algorithm
Machine Learning
System Design
Behavioral/STAR
Technical Knowledge
News & Buzz
Waymo reportedly raising a $16B funding round - TechCrunch
Source: TechCrunch
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4w ago
Waymo Seeking About $16 Billion Near $110 Billion Valuation - Bloomberg
Source: Bloomberg
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4w ago
A Waymo Robotaxi Hit a Child at School Drop‑Off. The Company Says a Human Driver Would’ve Done Worse - inc.com
Source: inc.com
News
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4w ago
Driverless Waymo — traveling under 6 mph, company claims — hits child in Santa Monica - Los Angeles Daily News
Source: Los Angeles Daily News
News
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5w ago