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.

• 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 work streams, bringing clarity to complex, ambiguous, and novel geopolitical challenges that impact Waymo's supply chain and deployment plans

• 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

• 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

• Estimating 5-10% international travel may be required as part of this role

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.