Software Quality Operations Specialist – Domain Expansion
Job Description:
- Partner with Engineering to design, test, and deploy cutting-edge Machine Learning (ML) and Generative AI (Gen-AI) models and tools.
- Leverage AI-powered insights and traditional triage signals to proactively identify emerging on-road issue trends, new risk scenarios, and edge cases.
- Serve as the key link between AI/ML development and operational execution.
- Design and implement robust quality control processes for both human and AI-generated outputs.
- Act as the subject matter expert for our Software Quality Operations.
- Provide technical leadership and consultation to stakeholders to enhance our workflows and quality.
- Scale workflow from 16/5 to 24/7 coordinating with external stakeholders, vendor team, and FTE team.
Requirements:
- BS/BA degree and 4 years of relevant work experience in QC or AV Software Quality Operations.
- Increased competency in supporting all phases of the machine learning development life-cycle: data preparation, training, validation, deployment, and continuous monitoring.
- Experience with ML testing and validation, including dataset quality assurance, bias detection, edge-case scenario testing, and performance evaluation using statistical metrics.
- Ability to quickly learn and implement new concepts and utilize proprietary tools. Strong understanding of driving rules and regulations.
- A proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment while maintaining good judgment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with a wide range of individuals in a diverse and dynamic work environment.
- Demonstrated strong execution with ability to drive outcomes.
- Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate with cross-functional stakeholders.
Benefits:
- Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program.
- Equity incentive plan.
- Generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
