Diagnostics Engineer

• Hardware Engineering is an innovative and collaborative group of electrical, mechanical, reliability, software and vehicle engineers
• We design, build, and perfect the products which are the eyes and ears of Waymo’s autonomous driving technology, and integrate those products into vehicle platforms
• We’re seeking curious and talented teammates to keep us moving in the right direction
• This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to the Manager of Integration Engineering
• Architect and implement robust diagnostics infrastructure, tooling and processes to improve the efficiency of troubleshooting self-driving and base vehicle systems
• Collaborate with subject matter experts on sensing, compute, actuator, and support systems, guiding and supporting them through diagnostics design and improvement
• Lead analysis of sub-system diagnostics gaps and needs, informing future diagnostics investment
• Evolve Waymo’s Diagnostics strategy through technical and organizational leadership
• Onsite visits to service centers and manufacturing facilities

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
• Personalized workplace adjustments for diverse needs and abilities, including physical, mental, and neurodivergent considerations
• Access to mental health apps
• Onsite wellness centers
• Medical advocacy program for transgender employees
• Support programs including menopause benefit
• Second medical opinion for you and your loved ones
• Counseling services
• Competitive compensation
• Regular bonus and equity performance grant opportunities
• Generous 401(k) and regional retirement plans
• Annual cross-company compensation review and pay equity analysis
• 1-on-1 financial coaching
• Fertility and growing family assistance
• Parental leave and baby bonding leave
• Survivor income benefit
• Backup childcare
• Elder care and support
• Caregiver leave
• Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, sick leave, parental leave, disability, and holidays
• Jury duty leave
• Military leave
• Hybrid work model with remote work opportunities also available
• Educational reimbursement
• Peer learning and coaching platform
• Donation matching programs
• Volunteer hours
• Employee resource groups
• Internal community groups and local culture clubs
• Inspiring spaces to work, recharge, and collaborate with fellow Waymonauts
• On-site meals and snacks
• Fitness centers, massage programs, and ergonomic support
• On-demand fitness, wellbeing, and cooking classes
• Commuter benefits- Demonstrated experience driving diagnostics development for a module, system, or program
• Working knowledge of an object-oriented programming language (C++, Python, etc.)
• Wide breadth of knowledge in the EE/CE/CS/Mech realm, and can spin up on a new topic very quickly
• Hands-on experience working directly with deployed systems (HW and SW), ideally in a fast-paced automotive or tech environment
• 3+ years experience working adjacent to or developing diagnostics in automotive, aerospace, or consumer electronics
• A Bachelors or Masters in EE/ME/CE/CSE or related field
• High level understanding of various self driving vehicle systems (sensors, compute, wiring, power, vehicle actuators, chassis communication, controls, etc.), and mastery of one/some
• Automotive-specific diagnostics experience, preferably both traditional J1979 OBII-style and modern strategies for SW-defined cloud connected vehicles
• Familiar with modern passenger vehicle control systems
• Ability to interact with both technical and nontechnical teams to solve technical problems