# Mechanical Engineer, Product Development at Waymo

- Company: Waymo
- What the company does: Waymo—formerly the Google self-driving car project—makes it safe and easy for people & things to get around with autonomous vehicles. Take a ride now. Backed by Bessemer, Kleiner Perkins and Sequoia.
- Company website: https://waymo.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Mountain View, CA, USA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-12
- Apply by: 2026-10-27
- Apply: https://careers.withwaymo.com/jobs?gh_jid=8197721
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/waymo-mechanical-engineer-product-development/

## About the role

Hardware Engineering is a diverse, innovative, and collaborative group of electrical, mechanical, reliability, software and vehicle engineers. We design, build, and perfect the products which are the eyes and ears of Waymo's autonomous driving technology, and integrate those products into vehicle platforms. We're seeking curious and talented teammates to keep us moving in the right direction. This role follows an in-person schedule and will report to a Staff Mechanical Engineer.

## What they're looking for

- Experience: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of industry experience, or equivalent working experience in consumer electronics, automotive sensors, or related complex product design
- CAD Mastery: Highly proficient in 3D CAD tools (Catia V6 and/or Solidworks preferred)
- Technical Breadth: Experience designing metal, plastic, and elastomer parts, backed by a strong grasp of tolerance analysis and GD&T
- First-Principles Thinker: A demonstrated ability to apply foundational physics to design problems that may include: structural, thermal, and optical constraints

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