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Policy Advisor

Waymo
Location
Mountain View, CA, USA
Posted
19 days ago
Department
O-Policy-Corp (67C)
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of experience in local government affairs, municipal public policy, or legislative advocacy in the SF Bay Area
  • Demonstrated track record of building effective relationships with elected officials, agency staff, and community stakeholders
  • Deep knowledge of Bay Area municipal governance, local legislative processes, and regional transportation/infrastructure agencies
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience aligning policy goals alongside operations, comms, and safety team
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and public-speaking skills with the ability to distill complex technical issues for civic audiences
Nice to have
  • Background in mobility, autonomous vehicles, micromobility, logistics, or emerging technology policy
What the job really is

As a Policy Advisor at Waymo, you will lead public policy strategy and legislative advocacy in the San Francisco Bay Area, engaging with local government entities and stakeholders. Your role involves tracking and analyzing relevant policies, representing the company at public meetings, and building coalitions to advance key policy priorities related to autonomous driving technology.

Benefits
  • Eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program
  • Equity incentive plan
  • Generous Company benefits program
Things to weigh
  • 40% local travel required across the greater San Francisco Bay Area
  • Salary range provided but actual pay depends on various factors and will be discussed during the hiring process
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