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Escalation Manager

Waymo · Tempe, AZ, USA · Tempe (US-TEM-WRT1033)

CHECKED 7H AGO

Roboticsonsite$159k–$196k
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At a glance

Highlights

  • Serve as primary escalation leader for high-priority fleet safety issues.
  • Direct real-time response for autonomous ride-hail fleet operations.
  • Lead post-incident reviews to strengthen future response playbooks.

What they offer

  • Discretionary annual bonus program
  • Equity incentive plan
  • Company benefits program

Ideal candidate

Calm, decisive operator who thrives in high-pressure safety-critical environments and cares deeply about public safety. Brings strong judgment, executive communication skills, and a passion for mentoring teams through critical incidents.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in high-pressure operational environments such as network operations, aviation, emergency response, or critical infrastructure
  • Mastery in real-time critical thinking and de-escalation with emotional intelligence to prioritize safety during complex incidents
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with ability to direct cross-functional teams and brief executive leadership
  • Proficiency operating communication and software tools and emergency response protocols and interpreting large data sets for trends and analysis
  • Bachelor's degree or, in lieu of degree, additional 4+ years of work experience with program management in operations, strategy, and planning
  • Willing and able to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays to ensure 24/7 coverage

Lab profile

About Waymo

Autonomous driving technology company building the Waymo Driver for fully autonomous ride-hailing.

What they build

  • Waymo Driver
  • Fully autonomous ride-hail service

Known for

  • Large-scale driving simulation
  • Simulation realism
  • Quantitative evaluations
  • Onboard autonomy models

Key facts

  • Founded in 2009
  • Started as the Google Self-Driving Car Project
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