Waymo
Operations Controller
$226K–$278K
Tempe, AZ, USA +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 2, 2026
- Location
- Tempe, AZ, USA
Tempe, Arizona, United States - Experience
- 12+ years; 15+ years preferred.
About the job
Oversee Waymo’s network in real time, making decisions during disruptions and safety-critical incidents while coordinating regional and cross-functional responses.
What you'll do
- Maintain situational awareness and exercise operational authority across target markets.
- Triage incidents and disruptions, stabilize or recover service, and escalate when appropriate.
- Coordinate regional strategy, crisis communications, and incident response with cross-functional teams.
What they ask for
- 12+ years making decisions in real-time, mission-critical operational environments in fast-paced, 24/7 environments.
- Proven high-judgment decision-making under extreme pressure, supported by data-driven arguments.
- Experience leading cross-functional event response in high-stakes environments, providing structured, disciplined communication and actionable guidance.
- Strong systems thinking, communication, and ability to align network priorities with regional realities and engineering constraints.
Nice to have
- Operational experience in emergency services, aviation, or autonomous operations.
- 15+ years making decisions in real-time, mission-critical operational environments in fast-paced, 24/7 environments.
Pay
$226,000 — $278,000 USD (base salary)
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