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Communications Manager, Product & Tech

WaymoMountain View, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Playa Vista, CA, USA; New York City, NY, USA; Comms (67E)
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Salary
$168K — $207K USD
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Senior · 10+ yrs
Posted
9 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

This position is available in Mountain View, San Francisco, Playa Vista, and New York City with a hybrid work schedule. The role suits an experienced communications professional with a strong background in media relations and technical storytelling within the technology sector.

Role Overview

Waymo is hiring a full-time Communications Manager, Product & Tech to join the Communications team and report to the Public Relations Lead for Product & Technology. The employee will create strategies to increase understanding and adoption of autonomous driving technology by collaborating with reporters, influencers, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement communications strategies for product and technology reveals, hardware milestones, research publications, and feature introductions.
Simplify intricate engineering topics such as perception, artificial intelligence, simulation, safety research, and hardware into precise narratives suitable for media, technical groups, and the public.
Manage spokesperson preparation for designated engineering and product leaders by producing talking points, briefing documents, interview preparation, FAQs, and speaking engagements.
Establish and sustain connections with transportation, technology, and artificial intelligence journalists and trade publications, while pitching stories and handling incoming media requests.
Handle rapid response needs by drafting accurate reactive statements and holding lines swiftly.
Draft and refine blog entries, press releases, social media text, and technical explainers with a strong emphasis on accuracy.

Requirements

Ten or more years of communications background in-house or at an agency, preferably within the technology sector.
Demonstrated history of media relations expertise and capability to engage journalists for both offensive and defensive storytelling.
Track record in formulating and carrying out PR strategies for technical announcements and product releases.
Capability to manage multiple product launches simultaneously in a rapid environment with attention to detail.
Strong judgment regarding sensitive matters and ability to collaborate with legal and safety teams.

Nice to Have

Background in artificial intelligence, robotics, automotive, technology, or autonomous vehicle sectors.
Familiarity with sharing technical milestones or research like academic papers, dataset releases, or technical conferences.
Prior PR agency management background.
Degree in Journalism, Communication, Marketing, or a related discipline.

Skills and Tools

Artificial intelligence
Perception
Simulation
Hardware
Safety research

Salary and Benefits

Base salary range of $168,000 to $207,000 USD across United States locations, with exact pay determined by location, experience, training, education, and skill level.
Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and company benefits program.

About the Company

Waymo operates as an autonomous driving technology organization with the objective of building the trusted driver. Emerging from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2000, the company develops the Waymo Driver to enhance mobility access and reduce traffic accidents. The technology supports a fully autonomous ride-hail service and applies to various vehicle platforms and product use cases.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

AIPerceptionSimulationHardware

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of the Communications Manager role?

The position is based in Mountain View, CA, San Francisco, CA, Playa Vista, CA, or New York City, NY, with a hybrid work schedule.

How much experience is required for this position?

Candidates must have 10+ years of experience in communications, ideally at a technology company.

What is the salary range for the Communications Manager?

The expected base salary range is $168,000 to $207,000 USD.

Who does this role report to?

The role reports to the Public Relations Lead for Product & Technology.

Is a college degree required?

A bachelor's degree in Communication, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field is preferred but not required.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Waymo careers page.

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