Waymo
Strategic Sourcing Manager, Electronic Components
$200K–$247K
Mountain View, CA , USA +1 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 12, 2026
- Location
- Mountain View, CA , USA
Mountain View, California, United States - Experience
- 8+ years in EE or custom silicon commodity management.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in EE Engineering and/or equivalent experience or evidence of exceptional ability.
About the job
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for electronic components and custom silicon, negotiate supplier agreements, manage supplier performance and costs, and mitigate supply risks in partnership with Engineering and Product teams.
What you'll do
- Create multi-year sourcing strategies for EE commodities aligned with Waymo’s technical roadmap.
- Lead supplier negotiations, performance reviews, cost-reduction programs, and supply-chain risk management.
- Partner with Engineering and Product teams on sourcing decisions and technology selections.
What they ask for
- 8+ years of experience in EE or custom silicon commodity management.
- Deep experience in should costing, silicon manufacturing, and the semiconductor ecosystem.
- Bachelor’s degree in EE Engineering and/or equivalent experience or evidence of exceptional ability.
- Proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets; ability to travel up to 20%, including internationally.
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience with foundries, IDMs, ASIC, memory, or EDA/IP firms.
- Experience with APAC suppliers or Tier-1 Contract Manufacturer / EMS engagement models.
Pay
$200,000 — $247,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Excel, Google Sheets, processors, custom ASICs/SoCs, PMICs, analog & mixed-signal ICs, high-density interconnect PCBs
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