Charging Automation Lead
About this role
Scaling an autonomous vehicle fleet creates significant operational bottlenecks around manual infrastructure, requiring a technical lead to architect the transition to a zero-touch charging network. Operating within the e-Mobility team at Waymo, this person will integrate robotic charging arms, rapid-deploy energy systems, and battery storage solutions to support the autonomous ride-hail service. The ideal candidate brings extensive background in electric vehicle infrastructure deployment, Charger Management Systems development, and cross-functional project management bridging hardware and software domains.
What you will do
- Act as the primary technical lead to ensure seamless data integration between vehicle mechatronic embedded controls, charging hardware, CMS products, and cloud-based applications.
- Support the integration of robotic automation into existing charging infrastructure by managing communications between various interconnected systems.
- Lead smart buildings design and implement automated test scripts and standardized workflows for EV charging features from initial development through utility energization.
- Define and enforce rigorous quality standards by integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to guarantee continuous delivery of charging infrastructure.
- Identify process inefficiencies and drive automation virtualization opportunities to reduce manual testing and streamline commissioning activities.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and feature owners while overseeing external commissioning vendors to meet site technical requirements.
What you need
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.
- Possess at least five years of relevant experience with Charger Management Systems development, API development, and data automation or scripting using Python.
- Demonstrate extensive technical experience with EV charging infrastructure deployment and the commissioning lifecycle involving OCPP, OCPI, and offboard data communications.
- Bring strong experience speccing, building, and managing APIs between cloud-based platforms and data repositories.
- Maintain a solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, version control systems like Git, and tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps.
- Show a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects involving hardware-in-the-loop bench work and in-vehicle testing.
Nice to have
- A Master’s degree in Engineering or electrical certification(s)
- 8+ years of test automation experience focusing on web/mobile applications and vehicle-to-grid integration
- Hands-on experience with automotive diagnostic tools like INCA, MDA, CANalyzer, or Vehicle Spy
- Understanding of Vehicle Electrical Architecture and serial data buses including LIN, CAN, GMLAN, and Ethernet
- Certification in Quality Assurance or Test Automation alongside experience with JIRA or problem resolution tracking systems
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus program
- Equity incentive plan
- Generous Company benefits program
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the work schedule for this position?
This role follows a hybrid work schedule. Additionally, the employee will be expected to travel approximately 25% of the time, including quarterly trips.
What is the salary range for the role?
The expected base salary range for this full-time position is $190,000 to $234,000 USD. Actual starting pay depends on job-related factors such as exact work location, experience, relevant training, education, and skill level.
What team will I be working with?
You will be sitting within the e-Mobility team and reporting to the Director of Global Workplace & eMobility. You will also collaborate with product managers, developers, and feature owners.