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Operations Controller

WaymoTempe, AZFull-time$226,000 — $278,000 USD

This position serves as the on-shift operational authority for Waymo’s global network, maintaining awareness of conditions across markets and directing incident stabilization and recovery. It is part of Waymo Operations, the organization responsible for scaling and coordinating the company’s autonomous fleet and service delivery. The controller works with regional leaders to balance network-wide objectives, local conditions, regulatory obligations, and technical constraints. They also lead crisis communications and align cross-functional teams during urgent events. This role suits an experienced operations leader who is comfortable making evidence-based decisions under intense pressure in continuous, mission-critical environments.

Requirements

12+ years in real-time, mission-critical operationsExperience making high-judgment decisions under pressureLeadership of cross-functional incident or event responseStrong systems thinking and live situational awarenessExcellent briefing, communication, and presentation skillsExperience in emergency services, aviation, or autonomous operations preferred
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Listed October 2, 2026 · Verify details with the employer before applying.

About Waymo

Runs driverless ride-hailing across Metro Phoenix, adding 55 square miles in the East Valley in August 2026, and builds vehicles with Magna at a Mesa plant.

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