Technical Program Manager, Trade Security

Overview Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states. Responsibilities Design, define, and drive the TPM strategy for Waymo's Security Trade compliance, encompassing international import/export, transportation, and IP protection Coordinate a complex, multidisciplinary program across Legal, Engineering, Hardware, Security, and Google partners to implement and enforce required import and export control restrictions Structure and manage the execution of global trade compliance projects Proactively identify trade and compliance risks related to Waymo’s technology and confidential intellectual property (IP), and work with internal stakeholders to develop and implement appropriate mitigation strategies Establish clear, standardized processes and measurable metrics to report on the status, risks, and dependencies of the trade compliance program to leadership and stakeholders Organize and drive international trade workstreams, bringing clarity to complex, ambiguous, and novel geopolitical challenges that impact Waymo's supply chain and deployment plans Qualifications Experience with understanding cross-functional perspectives and navigating ambiguity. Ability to identify and create streamlined processes to support a growing company Execution-oriented individual with strong interpersonal, communication, and team skills Solid technical background and understanding of autonomous vehicle technology, e.g., sensor hardware, AI/machine learning software and/or highly controlled technology Understanding of semiconductor product life cycle A proven track record of successfully managing complex technical projects involving international trade, import/export, or government regulatory compliance programs 5+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager or similar role in a hardware or highly regulated environment Preferred Qualifications Experience defining and implementing trade security policies (e.g., deemed export, technology control plans) within a technology or defense sector company Familiarity with autonomous driving or robotics projects A background that includes working directly with Legal, Government Affairs, Supply Chain, Product, and Engineering organizations to enforce technical compliance requirements Prior experience defining and tracking technical risk related to product development life cycles, supply chain security or hardware vulnerability management Experience with export control classifications (e.g., U.S. EAR, ECL ) for technology components Fluent in English and another prolific EMEA or APAC language Travel Estimating 5-10% international travel may be required as part of this role Salary and Benefits The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is $196,000—$248,000 USD. Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr