Staff Robotics Engineer

Waymo

Mountain View, CA, United States
Base: $210,000—$259,000 usd; bonus/equity: discret...
On-site
Subsystem technical ownership
Universal framework development
Prototype integration
Waymo is seeking a Staff Robotics Engineer to join their Hardware Engineering team in Mountain View, CA. The role involves owning the lifecycle of mechatronic systems, developing modular frameworks for various automated applications, and integrating prototypes into production systems

Job Summary

  • Own the end-to-end lifecycle of modular, high-precision mechatronic cells and specialized robotic service modules within a broader automated framework.
  • Architect modular mechanical and electrical systems that can be adapted across diverse AV service applications.
  • Independently troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across PLC/Host software, mechanical assemblies, and electrical circuits within the subsystem.

Matching Summary

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Waymo is seeking a Staff Robotics Engineer to join their Hardware Engineering team in Mountain View, CA. The role involves owning the lifecycle of mechatronic systems, developing modular frameworks for various automated applications, and integrating prototypes into production systems.

Salary

Base: $210,000—$259,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan; Benefits: generous Company benefits program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Subsystem Technical Ownership
  • Universal Framework Development
  • Prototype Integration
  • Custom Tooling & EOAT
  • Full-Stack Debugging
  • PLC/Host software debugging
  • high-precision physical manipulation

Nice-to-have

  • Robotics & Simulation proficiency
  • material handling systems experience
  • automated equipment experience
  • productionized robotic solutions
  • 3D localization familiarity
  • VLM-based object detection familiarity
  • vendor management experience

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years in automation or equipment engineering
  • BS/MS in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
  • Proven ability to debug the "full-stack"
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating closely

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