Waymo · 11 hours ago
Senior Industrial Designer
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$196K/yr - $248K/yr
5+ years expWaymo is an autonomous driving technology company focused on building the Waymo Driver to improve access to mobility and enhance safety. The Senior Industrial Designer will lead the industrial design process from concept to production, collaborating with various teams to create user-centric hardware solutions that align with the Waymo brand.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensorTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead the full industrial design process from initial concept and research through to production, defining scope, strategy, and execution plans driving innovative hardware solutions. Work with external partners to negotiate and co-develop designs
Partner closely with Product Management, Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical), UX Research, and Operations teams to translate complex user needs and technical requirements into tangible, user-centric hardware and experiences
Develop and communicate production-intent design concepts through a high-fidelity process, including 2D sketching, 3D CAD modeling, and creating both digital and physical prototypes
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to oversee the transition from design to manufacturing, ensuring design intent, quality, and CMF (Color, Materials, Finish) are maintained in the final product
Help define and champion the physical product and hardware strategy, ensuring it aligns with the overall Waymo brand and user experience goals
Qualification
Required
5+ years of professional industrial design experience, specifically within automotive (OEM or Supplier) environments
A proven history of shipping complex products from concept to mass production, demonstrating deep knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and CMF
Exceptional 2D and 3D design skills, with mastery of sketching, digital rendering, 3D CAD (e.g. Alias, SolidWorks, Rhino), and rapid prototyping techniques
Strong visual and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting compelling design narratives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align on strategy
A strong portfolio of work demonstrating exceptional design-thinking, problem-solving, and a meticulous attention to detail and craft. The portfolio should showcase broad exploration and understanding of vehicle designs
A degree in Industrial Design, Transportation or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Preferred
Experience designing for complex hardware systems, robotics, or products with a high degree of technical integration
Experience helping to create or work within a physical design language that scales across a hardware portfolio
Benefits
Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program
Equity incentive plan
Generous Company benefits program
Company
Waymo
Waymo is a mobility technology company that improves transportation by developing self-driving solutions for travelers and daily commuters. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.1BKey Investors
Alphabet
2024-07-23Series C· $5.6B
2021-06-16Series B· $2.5B
2020-05-12Series A· $750M
Leadership Team
Tekedra Mawakana
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Annabel Chang
Head of State Policy & Government Relations
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