Director of Systems Integration (Diagnostics)

• This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to Director, Hardware Systems
• Define and execute Waymo’s global strategy for systems integration, diagnostics, vehicle commissioning, and field engineering across multiple vehicle platforms
• Lead, scale, and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering organization encompassing Systems Integration, Diagnostics, Scaled Commissioning, and Field Engineering
• Own end-to-end systems integration and bring-up of new Waymo Driver hardware and OEM vehicle platforms - spanning compute, sensor pipelines, vehicle networks, and system-level HIL testbeds, from early bench prototypes through autonomous fleet readiness
• Drive the architecture and development of next-generation diagnostics infrastructure, automated tooling, and telemetry to support high-volume manufacturing and fleet operations
• Establish, mature, and scale vehicle commissioning: end-of-line test, provisioning, calibration, etc. at manufacturing facilities and service centers around the world
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Hardware, Software, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and OEM partners to define integration requirements, triage complex system-level issues, and guide design-for-diagnostics and design-for-manufacturing feedback loops

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- Proven track record leading full-system hardware/software bring-up, HIL testbed architecture, and base-vehicle interface integration (power, networking, actuation, and ECU software/OTA) across multiple concurrent programs
• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in people management, with a proven track record of leading and growing multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Strong partner management skills, with experience navigating and influencing external partners or OEM organizations
• Deep technical breadth across electrical, mechanical, and software domains, with experience in HW/SW co-design and system-level debugging
• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering/integration, diagnostics, or integration for complex hardware/software systems (e.g., automotive, robotics, aerospace, defense)
• Experience scaling products from early-stage prototyping and low-volume to high-volume manufacturing or commercial fleet operations
• Experience managing global teams and vendor relationships for hardware integration and manufacturing
• Experience with cloud-connected software-defined vehicles, diagnostics, and data-driven reliability engineering
• Direct experience in the Autonomous Vehicle (AV), advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), automotive, industrial automation, or aerospace