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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 55 days Waymo's roles stay open a median of 55 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Waymo's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Waymo
- high 287 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
- 2026-09-27
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 Software Quality Operations Specialist at Waymo, you will support the development of automated machine learning processes to enhance the safety and reliability of the Waymo Driver. Your role will involve triaging driving events, conducting data analysis, and collaborating with engineering teams to improve operational efficiency and quality assurance. You will also be responsible for defining policies and procedures that integrate AI insights into daily workflows, ensuring the seamless adoption of new technologies in the quality operations.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- 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
- BS/BA degree or 4 years of relevant work experience in AV Software Quality Operations
- Increased competency in supporting all phases of the machine learning development lifecycle
- Experience with ML testing and validation, including dataset quality assurance and performance evaluation
- Experience with driving rules and regulations
- Problem solving and data-informed decision making
- Collaboration skills in a diverse work environment
Nice to have
- Demonstrated execution with an ability to improve outcomes
- Experience working with offshore teams or multiple local operations hubs
- Basic SQL querying
- Competency in LLM / transformer models or ML for robotics domain experience
- Basic skills in task planning
What you get
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year
- Maternity Leave: 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
Worth weighing
- Remote position with specific location eligibility
- Salary range provided but dependent on various factors
- Role involves significant collaboration with engineering and data science teams, which may require adaptability to different working styles
Summarised from Waymo's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Waymo on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-27. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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