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Technical Recruiting Manager, Software Engineering - Mountain View, California, United States Why Waymo Why Waymo Why Waymo Subheadline goes here lorem ipsum --> Working at Waymo Working at Waymo Culture Benefits Belonging Community Engagement Locations Teams Teams Software Engineering Ops & Supply Chain AI Foundations Hardware Engineering Product & Design G & A Early Careers Early Careers Subheadline goes here lorem ipsum How we hire How we hire Subheadline goes here lorem ipsum Open roles Open roles Subheadline goes here lorem ipsum --> Early careers How we hire Open roles Visit Waymo.com My settings Why Waymo Working at Waymo Culture Benefits Belonging Community Engagement Locations Teams Software Engineering Ops & Supply Chain AI Foundations Hardware Engineering Product & Design G & A Early careers How we hire Open roles Visit Waymo.com My settings Kiosk mode Technical Recruiting Manager, Software Engineering Mountain View, California, United States Full-Time People 4475 Apply now Technical Recruiting Manager, Software Engineering 4475 On Site Mountain View, California People Full-Time Add to favorites View favorites Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states. Waymo's People team recruits and supports the world's best talent (including, we hope, you). Our HR business partners, program administrators, staffers, and compensation specialists help our employees attain their full potential in a healthy, considerate and supportive environment. We take our role as stewards of Waymo's culture seriously. In this hybrid role, you will report into our Head of SWE Recruiting. You will: Directly manage and develop a global team of 10+ recruiters. Set clear KPIs, provide continuous feedback, and support career growth. Forecast hiring needs and allocate team resources dynamically across the US, and international hubs to meet ambitious engineering roadmaps. Standardize recruitment workflows globally while allowing for regional adaptations where necessary. Act as a subject matter expert on technical talent trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitor movement in our three primary hubs. Partner with Marketing to localize our employer value proposition (EVP) for engineers in the US and internationally. Serve as a strategic advisor to the VP of Engineering and greater team of director-level direct reports, providing regular updates on hiring health and market blockers. Utilize ATS data to track funnel metrics: time-to-hire, month to date/year to date hiring and surfacing blockers in a timely manner. Oversee relationships with external agencies and technical assessment platforms (e.g., international vendors). You have: 8+ years experience in talent acquisition, with at least 4 years specifically supporting engineering/technical organizations . 3+ years of experience managing a team of at least 5 direct reports in a high-growth environment. Proven track record of hiring in international markets (Poland and India preferred, but not required), including knowledge of local labor laws and cultural hiring nuances. Ability to "speak engineer"—understanding the difference between backend architectures, ML practices, and frontend frameworks. Expert-level ability to turn raw hiring data into a compelling narrative for executive leadership. We prefer: Experience scaling a technical org from 500 to 1,000+ employees. Background in "In-house" recruitment for a tech company or high-growth international start ups. The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process. Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements. Salary Range $196,000—$248,000 USD We appreciate your interest in Waymo. Waymo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a culture of belonging and maintaining a supportive workplace for all employees. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, and employment decisions are based on a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and alignment with job requirements and business needs. Waymo does not discriminate against, and prohibits harassment of, any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, family status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law. Waymo will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. Waymo is committed to making sure our hiring process is accessible for all candidates. If you need assistance applying for a role or participating in the interview process due to a disability, please let the recruiting team know or email [email protected]. (This email address is intended to be used only for requesting accommodations as part of the application process. 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We support an on-site or hybrid work model and offer remote working opportunities, paid time off, bereavement, sick, and parental leave. Supporting families When it comes to growing your family or caring for your loved ones, you have our full support. Enhanced leave options include 26 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents and 18 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents. Community and personal development At Waymo, you'll find a range of opportunities to grow, connect, and give back. We offer education reimbursement, personal and professional development, mentorship, and other ways to connect through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), other internal groups, and even time off to volunteer. Cool perks Access to Google offices, cafes, wellness centers, massages, and so much more. To support your wellbeing at home, you can enjoy at-home fitness and cooking classes, and more. Previous Next Health and wellness Our people are at the heart of everything we do. At Waymo, you can enjoy top-notch medical, dental and vision insurance, mental wellness support, gym membership, and special wellness programs. Financial wellness Your financial peace of mind is important to us. At Waymo, we offer competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, equity, employees provident fund, and lots of other perks and employee discounts. Flexibility and time off Take the time you need to relax and recharge. Enjoy the flexibility to work from another location for four weeks per year. We support an on-site or hybrid work model and offer remote working opportunities, paid time off, bereavement, sick, and parental leave. Supporting families When it comes to growing your family or caring for your loved ones, you have our full support. Enhanced leave options include 26 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents and 18 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents. Community and personal development At Waymo, you'll find a range of opportunities to grow, connect, and give back. We offer education reimbursement, personal and professional development, mentorship, and other ways to connect through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), other internal groups, and even time off to volunteer. Cool perks Access to Google offices, cafes, wellness centers, massages, and so much more. To support your wellbeing at home, you can enjoy at-home fitness and cooking classes, and more. Learn more Ready to Apply? Waymo.com Candidate Privacy Policy Privacy Policy Terms Zero Tolerance Safety Publications Contact Us Blog Research Legal First Responders Waymo Community Notice to CA Residents © 2019-2024 Waymo LLC Search jobs Candidate Details Cookies allow websites to make your Internet experience better. For example, when you set a default language on a website, cookies help the site remember your choice. 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