Diagnostics Engineer

About the role

This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to the Manager of Integration Engineering.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• A Bachelors or Masters in EE/ME/CE/CSE or related field
• 3+ years experience working adjacent to or developing diagnostics in automotive, aerospace, or consumer electronics
• Hands-on experience working directly with deployed systems (HW and SW), ideally in a fast-paced automotive or tech environment
• Wide breadth of knowledge in the EE/CE/CS/Mech realm, and can spin up on a new topic very quickly
• Working knowledge of an object-oriented programming language (C++, Python, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience driving diagnostics development for a module, system, or program

Qualifications

• 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 OBD-II-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

Travel

10%: Onsite visits to service centers and manufacturing facilities

Pay

The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is $159,000—$196,000 USD. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level.