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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 88 days Waymo's roles stay open a median of 88 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Waymo's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Waymo
- high 353 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
- 2026-10-30
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About this role
In this role, you will lead and mentor a team of data engineers focused on the Waymo Commercialization Data Lake and its data pipelines. You will define the technical vision and strategy for the team, oversee the design and operation of data systems, and collaborate with various teams to meet data needs. Additionally, you will establish best practices for data quality and governance while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- benefits
- 2/5
- 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/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, or a related role, with a focus on large-scale data systems
- Proven experience (2+ years) in managing and leading engineering teams, including hiring, coaching, and performance management
- Demonstrated technical leadership in designing, architecting, and delivering complex, large-scale data systems and pipelines
- Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts, data modeling, and ETL/ELT processes
- Expertise in SQL and proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, or C++
Nice to have
- Experience building and scaling data lakes or large-scale data platforms
- Expertise with big data technologies and distributed systems (e.g., Spark, Flume, Kafka, BigQuery, etc.)
- Knowledge of data governance, data quality frameworks, and data security best practices
- Experience working in a fast-paced, product-driven environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
What you get
- Discretionary annual bonus program
- Equity incentive plan
- Generous Company benefits program
Worth weighing
- No specific details on the hybrid work schedule
- Salary range is quite broad and depends on various factors
- Domain knowledge in ride-hailing or autonomous vehicles may be beneficial but is not mandatory
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Listed by Waymo on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-30. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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