Escalation Manager
Waymo · Tempe, AZ, USA · Tempe (US-TEM-WRT1033)
CHECKED 7H AGO
Roboticsonsite$159k–$196k
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