Full-Time

Physical Design Lead

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Waymo

Waymo

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops self-driving technology for vehicles

Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$272k - $346kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Incentive Plan

Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Mountain View, CA, USA

This is a hybrid role.

Category
Hardware Engineering
Hardware Validation & Testing

You match the following Waymo's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Strong team management, leadership, and communication skills, with experience coordinating internal and external activities
  • 5+ years of experience leading physical design of high performance SoCs or ASICs
  • Expert knowledge and hands-on experience of the entire backend and adjacent flows, including synthesis, P&R, clocking, timing closure, floor plan, power and IO planning
  • Experience in designing digital logic and/or Design For Testability (DFT) structures in System Verilog or equivalent
Responsibilities
  • Structure and drive custom silicon partnerships
  • Audit and collaborate with partners to optimize their PD flows and methodologies
  • Work closely with internal, program management, and external teams to ensure PD implementation meets design performance and schedule goals, including adjacent areas such as DFT, power, and reliability
  • Review all final PD, timing, electrical, etc. sign-off for tape-out approval
  • Escalate program risks or resource gaps
  • Manage a small internal team of PD experts
Desired Qualifications
  • Track record of successfully driving custom / semi-custom silicon engagements with external partners
  • Experience with automotive silicon quality, reliability, and safety requirements and processes
  • Mixed signal design and characterization
  • Experience drafting and negotiating technical portions of contracts and SoWs
  • Familiar with chiplet or multi-chip packaging

Waymo develops self-driving technology for autonomous vehicles, known as the "Waymo Driver." This system integrates hardware, software, and computing power to allow vehicles to navigate without human input. Waymo collaborates with automakers like Volvo to embed its technology into their cars, enhancing safety and convenience. Additionally, it operates in the logistics sector through Waymo Via, which focuses on efficient goods delivery. The company generates revenue through partnerships, technology licensing, and autonomous ride-hailing services. Waymo aims to continuously improve its technology to better predict and respond to road conditions and user behavior, positioning itself as a leader in the autonomous vehicle market.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$10.8B

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Waymo's $5.6 billion funding round boosts R&D in autonomous vehicle technology.
  • Partnership with Nvidia enhances Waymo Driver's performance and safety features.
  • Expansion to Tokyo diversifies Waymo's service offerings and market presence.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Nvidia and Uber may challenge Waymo's market position.
  • Regulatory challenges in Tokyo could hinder Waymo's robotaxi operations.
  • Public scrutiny of Level 4 taxis in Arizona may lead to regulatory hurdles.

What makes Waymo unique

  • Waymo achieved the first fully self-driving trip on public roads in 2015.
  • Waymo Driver combines hardware, software, and computing for safe, efficient navigation.
  • Waymo partners with major automakers like Volvo to integrate self-driving technology.

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Benefits

401(k) Company Match

Performance Bonus

Company Equity

Hybrid Work Options