Hiring: Staff Systems Test Engineer, Scenario Quality and Maintenance Systems Company: Waymo Location: San Francisco, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-02 17:59:47 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: Test Engineering, QA Engineering, Software Development in Test, Site Reliability Engineering, Technical Operations, Python, C++, SQL, Test Automation, Quality Control, Statistical Sampling, Risk-Based Auditing, Automated Validation, Meta-Quality Assurance, Dashboards, Debugging, Robotics, Autonomous Vehicles, AQL, Statistical Process Control, Lean, Six Sigma Experience: - 8+ years of experience in Test Engineering, QA Engineering, Software Development in Test, Site Reliability Engineering, Technical Operations, or other equivalent experience - Experience architecting testing programs at scale - Experience leading/driving test automation strategies - Ability to thrive in a high ambiguity, dynamic environment Required Skills: - Excellent debugging and Python/C++ coding skills - Proficiency in SQL or other data analysis tools - Design scalable quality architecture using QC methodologies (statistical sampling, risk-based auditing, automated validation) - Manage meta-quality assurance framework, build dashboards, improve first-time accuracy and reduce rework rates - Drive automation in detection and resolution of test health issues - Develop playbook for maintenance adjustments at scale using tooling automation and SME partnerships Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or other relevant technical field - Preferred: Experience with software development for robotics, autonomous vehicles, or similar - Preferred: Familiarity with AQL (Acceptable Quality Limit) sampling or other statistical process control methodologies - Preferred: Experience with Lean/Six Sigma process improvement methodologies Compensation: - Expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed (specific range not provided in the job text) 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!