Software Quality Ops Scenarios Specialist (DiscSim)

Responsibilities

• Tooling Development & Optimization: Partner with Product and Engineering teams on design, test, and deployment of cutting-edge simulation tools. Ensure these tools effectively combine human-in-the-loop (HITL) precision with AI-driven automation to create scalable test coverage.
• Rapid Issue Response: Drive the technical processes for "rapid-response" simulation-based scenario testing. When emergent issues are found in the field, apply your deep understanding of the A/V software stack and our tooling to support root-cause evaluation and fix validation.
• Policy Development: Serve as the key link between AI/ML development and operational execution. Define and document new policies, guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that integrate advanced tools and insights into daily vendor workflows.
• Quality Assurance: Design and implement robust quality control processes for both human and AI-generated outputs. Perform meta-quality checks, validate the integrity of vendor work, and provide feedback to improve both human and model performance.
• Technical Consultation: Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for your specific domain. Provide technical leadership to cross-functional stakeholders, advising on the feasibility of new testing coverage and driving tool improvements to achieve desired outcomes.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree or 4 years of relevant work experience in AV Software Quality, Simulation or Technical Operations
• Experience with ML testing and validation methods, including dataset quality assurance, bias detection, edge-case scenario testing, and / or performance evaluation using statistical metrics.
• Ability to quickly master proprietary software tools and a proven track record of root-causing high complexity, technical issues
• A strong understanding of driving rules, behavioral safety, and the nuances of complex traffic environments

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with advanced AV simulation test environments
• Basic experience with SQL for data extraction and basic results analysis
• Experience working with offshore teams / multiple local operations hubs
• Track record of using technical expertise to influence product roadmaps or improve internal customer satisfaction

Benefits

Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

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Your financial peace of mind is important to us. At Waymo, we offer competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, equity, employees provident fund, and lots of other perks and employee discounts.

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