Hiring: Policy Advisor Company: Waymo Location: Mountain View, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-02 17:59:48 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: Public Policy, Government Affairs, Legislative Advocacy, Regulatory Engagement, Municipal Governance, Transportation Policy, Coalition Building, Stakeholder Relations, Autonomous Vehicles, Emerging Technology Policy Experience: - 5+ years of experience in local government affairs, municipal public policy, or legislative advocacy in the SF Bay Area - Demonstrated track record of building effective relationships with elected officials, agency staff, and community stakeholders - Experience aligning policy goals alongside operations, communications, and safety teams Required Skills: - Lead regional public policy strategy, legislative advocacy, and regulatory engagement across the San Francisco Bay Area (San Francisco, North Bay, East Bay, and Silicon Valley/San Jose) - Serve as the primary point of contact for city councils, county boards of supervisors, regional transit authorities, and local Departments of Transportation (DOTs) - Partner cross-functionally with Public Affairs, the First Responder Ambassador team, and Regional Policy leads to ensure aligned messaging and operational continuity - Track, analyze, and develop policy positions on relevant municipal ordinances and regional policy initiatives - Represent the company at public hearings, council meetings, community roundtables, and industry coalition working groups - Build coalitions with local business associations, civic leaders, and community groups to advance key policy priorities - Deep knowledge of Bay Area municipal governance, local legislative processes, and regional transportation/infrastructure agencies - Exceptional written, verbal, and public-speaking skills with the ability to distill complex technical issues for civic audiences Qualifications: - Background in mobility, autonomous vehicles, micromobility, logistics, or emerging technology policy (preferred) - Willingness to travel 40% locally across the greater San Francisco Bay Area for municipal meetings, stakeholder engagement, and community events, with occasional trips to corporate headquarters Compensation: - The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed in the job posting; actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!