Waymo
Lead Development Technician
Mountain View, CA, USA +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 17, 2026
- Location
- Mountain View, CA, USA
Mountain View, California, United States - Experience
- 5+ years in an advanced automotive technician or automotive engineering role.
About the job
Leads technical development in Waymo workshops by enabling diagnostic technicians, deploying new service methods and tools, supporting engineering tests, and building prototype vehicles.
What you'll do
- Equip diagnostic technicians with knowledge and resources, and develop service methods, tools, and training.
- Plan and deploy workshop technologies and processes; support engineering testing and development.
- Execute prototype builds and exploratory vehicle modifications.
What they ask for
- Mastery of automotive diagnostic strategies and tools across mechanical, electrical, and networking systems (e.g. CAN).
- Experience managing multiple projects while ensuring timely delivery and quality.
- Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, analytical, and cross-functional communication skills.
- Experience servicing electric or hybrid vehicles.
Nice to have
- High-voltage qualification; experience with autonomous vehicles or technology.
- Experience in change management, technical training or writing, 2D/3D CAD, or fabrication.
Pay
$51.45 — $62.99 USD (base salary)
Tools
CAN
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