Senior Product Manager

Who you are

• A BS degree in Computer Science, engineering, similar technical field or equivalent practical experience
• 6+ years of relevant product management experience, with a proven track record of owning and launching complex technical products
• Strong technical acumen and demonstrated experience developing and launching AI/ML powered products, including familiarity with foundation models or generative AI
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working on simulation systems, robotics, autonomous vehicle technology, or game engines
• Deep understanding of and experience in productizing AI/ML models, including large-scale foundation models
• Knowledge of sensor simulation, synthetic data generation, or world modeling

What the job involves

• Waymo’s Product Management Team is a mission-driven team responsible for writing and enacting first-of-their-kind playbooks to bring fully autonomous driving technology to market
• Our team develops simple solutions for complex problems by orchestrating cross-functional efforts to safely drive Waymo’s technology and the products it enables forward
• We do this by understanding the customer, the business, and the technology. We are humble about the scope of our work, collaborative in our approach to problem-solving, and ambitious about our vision for the future
• This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to the Director of Product Management
• Define and champion a compelling product vision and strategy for Waymo’s AV simulator
• Work with cross-functional teams, including product managers, operations, system engineering and safety experts to define product requirements
• Collaborate with Engineering, Research, Systems Engineering, Safety, and Operations teams to gather requirements, align roadmaps, and ensure successful development and deployment of new simulation capabilities
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the simulator, identifying opportunities to improve realism and efficiency
• Partner with research to build and leverage large-scale foundation models in Simulation

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
• Second medical opinion for you and your loved ones
• Medical advocacy program for transgender employees
• Counseling services
• Support programs including menopause benefit
• 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
• Caregiver leave
• Elder care and support
• Backup childcare
• Survivor income benefit
• 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
• Employee resource groups
• Volunteer hours
• 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