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Waymo

Software Quality Operations Specialist, Domain Expansion

Waymo

Published 11 May 2026
US
120K - 151K USD Annual
Full Time

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Role Highlights

Languages used

SQL

Key skills

Data Analysis
Machine Learning
Data Science
QA
SME
Technical Leadership
LLMs
Generative AI
Operations
Reliability
Testing
Deployment
Statistics
Transformers
Robotics

Tools, Libraries and Frameworks

IOS

Description

The role involves partnering with engineering teams to design, test, and deploy machine learning and generative AI models to improve issue discovery and quality assurance. The individual will leverage AI-powered insights to identify emerging on-road trends and risk scenarios while developing data-driven strategies for monitoring. A key responsibility includes defining and documenting policies and standard operating procedures that integrate AI tools into daily workflows. The position requires designing robust quality control processes to validate both human and AI-generated outputs. Additionally, the role serves as a subject matter expert to ensure the seamless adoption of AI advancements across operational teams. Finally, the individual will provide technical leadership to enhance workflows and coordinate the scaling of operations to a 24/7 schedule.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Candidates must possess a BS/BA degree and at least four years of relevant work experience in QC or AV Software Quality Operations. Necessary qualifications include competency in the machine learning development life-cycle and experience with ML testing, validation, and performance evaluation. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to learn proprietary tools quickly and maintain strong judgment in high-stress environments. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.

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About the company

Waymo

Description

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company that began as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009. With a mission to enhance mobility and safety, Waymo has developed the Waymo Driver, powering their fully autonomous ride-hailing and local delivery services. To date, Waymo has achieved over 20 million miles of autonomous driving on public roads across 25 US cities and 20 billion miles of simulation testing. The company emphasizes mission-driven innovation and a collaborative culture, aiming to improve access to mobility while prioritizing safety and community impact.

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