Software Quality Ops Scenarios Specialist (RelSim)

Why This Team Is Essential To Waymo's Success

The Scenario Operations team within SWQ Ops plays a critical role in Waymo's expansion. It enables the scaling of the Waymo Driver safely and efficiently by providing the necessary insights through simulation-based directed testing coverage.

Technical Specialist in Scenario Operations

• Support 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. Apply deep understanding of the A/V software stack and 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, advise on new testing coverage, and drive tool improvements to achieve desired outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education: BS/BA degree or 4 years of relevant work experience in AV Software Quality, Simulation, or Technical Operations.
• Experience: Experience with ML testing and validation methods, including dataset quality assurance, bias detection, edge-case scenario testing, and performance evaluation using statistical metrics.
• Skills: Ability to quickly master proprietary software tools and a proven track record of root-causing high complexity, technical issues. Strong understanding of driving rules, behavioral safety, and complex traffic environments.
• Preferred: Hands-on experience with advanced AV simulation test environments, basic experience with SQL for data extraction and analysis, experience working with offshore teams, and track record of influencing product roadmaps or improving internal customer satisfaction.

Benefits

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

Pay

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