Waymo is looking to solve the problem of ensuring security trade compliance for its autonomous driving technology, including international import/export, transportation, and IP protection.
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- Experience with export control classifications (e.g., U.S. EAR, ECL ) for technology components
Responsibilities
- Design, define, and drive the Technical Program Management (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
Other
- 5+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager or similar role in a hardware or highly regulated environment
- Execution-oriented individual with strong interpersonal, communication, and team skills
- Ability to identify and create streamlined processes to support a growing company
- Estimating 5-10% international travel may be required as part of this role
- Fluent in English and another prolific EMEA or APAC language
