Staff Technical Program Manager, Simulation Infrastructure Resource Management

About the role

The Staff TPM for Simulation Infra Resource Management at Waymo is responsible for maximizing the impact and effective utilization of simulation compute resources across the company. This role involves deep partnership with engineering and product management, balancing complex trade-offs, and influencing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering and product management stakeholders to own and drive the effective utilization of simulation compute resources
• Develop program structures and execution strategies
• Maintain a strong orientation toward decision-making while balancing and communicating trade-offs to stakeholders
• Demonstrate the ability to influence without direct authority to ensure downward, outward, and upward alignment and communication for your program

Requirements

• Extensive experience in large-scale program management, including managing multiple projects, diverse stakeholders, and complex team structures
• 7+ years of experience in infrastructure, software, or resource and capacity management
• A background in computer science or a commensurate technical capability in a STEM field
• A strong record of delivering high-impact strategic communications

Qualifications

• Experience as a professional software developer in a large-scale corporate environment
• A PhD or an advanced technology degree
• Prior experience managing resource allocation and capacity at scale
• Experience with business, finance, and accounting principles
• Experience collaborating with global, distributed teams across multiple geographic locations
• Experience in Machine Learning

Skills

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to manage complex projects and prioritize tasks effectively
• Experience with simulation and compute resource management

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (statutory, where applicable); 5 days/event (discretionary)
• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year

Pay

The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is $230,000—$292,000 USD.

Schedule

This role follows a hybrid work schedule.