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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 days Waymo's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Waymo's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Waymo
- low 0 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
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Waymo's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Waymo.
About this role
As a Policy Advisor at Waymo, you will lead public policy strategy and legislative advocacy in the San Francisco Bay Area, engaging with local government entities and stakeholders. Your role involves tracking and analyzing relevant policies, representing the company at public meetings, and building coalitions to advance key policy priorities related to autonomous driving technology.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Waymo as an employer.
What you need
- 5+ years of experience in local government affairs, municipal public policy, or legislative advocacy in the SF Bay Area
- Demonstrated track record of building effective relationships with elected officials, agency staff, and community stakeholders
- Deep knowledge of Bay Area municipal governance, local legislative processes, and regional transportation/infrastructure agencies
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience aligning policy goals alongside operations, comms, and safety team
- Exceptional written, verbal, and public-speaking skills with the ability to distill complex technical issues for civic audiences
Nice to have
- Background in mobility, autonomous vehicles, micromobility, logistics, or emerging technology policy
What you get
- Eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program
- Equity incentive plan
- Generous Company benefits program
Worth weighing
- 40% local travel required across the greater San Francisco Bay Area
- Salary range provided but actual pay depends on various factors and will be discussed during the hiring process
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Listed by Waymo on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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