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International Standardization Lead (Staff Researcher)

Waymo · London, England, United Kingdom

Posted about 3 months ago

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This role has been open
80 days
Waymo's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Waymo's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Waymo
high
348 stale, 9 reposted of 353 open
Hiring momentum
490 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

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About this role

In this role, you will develop and implement a standardization strategy for Waymo's engagement with various Standard Development Organizations (SDOs) like ISO and IEEE. You will act as a liaison between internal practices and external standards, run training programs for cross-functional teams, and lead efforts to publish best practices. Collaboration with the Safety Management team and other departments is essential to ensure alignment on safety strategies and compliance.

Our read on this posting2.2out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Minimum 7+ years of experience with Standards Development Organizations (e.g., ISO, IEEE, SAE)
  • Proven track record of developing corporate strategy for standardization engagement in a technical or safety-critical domain
  • Ability to build consensus and translate external requirements into internal policies
  • Deep understanding of automotive safety frameworks and Verification & Validation methods
  • Exceptional communication skills for public representation and navigating ambiguity

Nice to have

  • Prior leadership positions within ISO, SAE, or IEEE
  • Experience designing and running internal training programs
  • Contributions to published scholarly literature or technical reports
  • Familiarity with Waymo’s safety approach

What you get

  • Eligible for Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program
  • Equity incentive plan
  • Generous Company benefits program

Worth weighing

  • Travel required for key SDO meetings and conferences
  • Salary range provided but based on various job-related factors, not guaranteed
  • Role involves navigating complex regulatory and safety environments

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Listed by Waymo on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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