Software Quality Operations Specialist at Waymo

Department: Triage (SQW)

Compensation

$130,000 – $160,000/yr

Setup: Remote
Type: Full-time
Level: mid
Posted: Jun 2, 2026

Description

Waymo is hiring a Software Quality Operations Technical Specialist to partner with engineering on machine learning and generative AI models and tools for autonomous-vehicle software quality. The role focuses on issue discovery, risk and edge-case monitoring, quality-control processes for human and AI outputs, technical policy and standard operating procedure development, vendor workflow integration, and technical leadership. Candidates need a bachelor's degree or four years of relevant experience, ML testing and validation expertise, driving-rules knowledge, and availability for occasional on-call work. The position is remote-only and offers a base salary of $130,000 to $160,000 USD.

Required Skills

Machine Learning
Generative AI
ML Testing
SQL
LLM Models
Driving Regulations

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree
Required Previous Experiences: Four years of relevant experience in autonomous-vehicle software quality operations
Experience with machine learning testing and validation, including dataset quality assurance, bias detection, edge-case testing, and statistical performance evaluation
Preferred Qualifications: Strong execution and ability to drive outcomes
Experience working with offshore teams or multiple local operations hubs
Basic SQL querying
LLM or transformer model competency or machine learning experience in robotics
Self-motivation and task planning and time management skills
Translation Company Name: Waymo

About Waymo

Waymo

autonomous driving technology

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with a mission to be the most trusted driver. Waymo One is the first commercially available autonomous ride-hailing service.