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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.
Hardware Engineering is an 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 a hybrid work schedule and reports to a Hardware Engineering Lead.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will:
- Architect, specify, and configure high power chargers for Waymo depots
- Validate charger system requirements and specifications
- Design and execute validation tests to confirm charger performance and reliability
- Debug and triage charger failures from the field
- Evaluate and select new charger hardware architectures and technologies
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You have:
- BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years high power charging hardware experience - power module design, schematic capture, board layout, manufacturing, test/debug
- Delivered at least one project from prototype phase into mass production
- Experience with hardware validation cycles, debug and measurement methods
- Experience with lab bring-up, debug of complex electronic systems, and manufacturing testing processes
- Familiarity with:
- Electric vehicles and high power chargers
- Power electronics
- High voltage safety and lab testing
- Design for functional safety
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
We prefer:
- 8+ years high power charging hardware experience
- Delivered multiple charger projects to mass production and/or large scales (>1000 chargers)
- Experience with integrated electronic systems design
- Familiarity with Python, Linux and C++
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Willing to travel ~10% of the time to visit charging vendors and Waymo depots around the world
COMPENSATION
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: $230,000—$284,000 USD
INTRODUCTION
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.
Hardware Engineering is an 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 a hybrid work schedule and reports to a Hardware Engineering Lead.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will:
- Architect, specify, and configure high power chargers for Waymo depots
- Validate charger system requirements and specifications
- Design and execute validation tests to confirm charger performance and reliability
- Debug and triage charger failures from the field
- Evaluate and select new charger hardware architectures and technologies
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You have:
- BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years high power charging hardware experience - power module design, schematic capture, board layout, manufacturing, test/debug
- Delivered at least one project from prototype phase into mass production
- Experience with hardware validation cycles, debug and measurement methods
- Experience with lab bring-up, debug of complex electronic systems, and manufacturing testing processes
- Familiarity with:
- Electric vehicles and high power chargers
- Power electronics
- High voltage safety and lab testing
- Design for functional safety
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
We prefer:
- 8+ years high power charging hardware experience
- Delivered multiple charger projects to mass production and/or large scales (>1000 chargers)
- Experience with integrated electronic systems design
- Familiarity with Python, Linux and C++
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Willing to travel ~10% of the time to visit charging vendors and Waymo depots around the world
COMPENSATION
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: $230,000—$284,000 USD
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Hardware Engineer
Align your credentials before PERM begins
PERM requires your degree and experience to match the job's minimum requirements exactly. If your role requires a bachelor's in electrical engineering, a computer science degree may cause a denial, so document field overlap proactively before your employer posts the job.
Target employers with active EB-3 PERM filings
Search the DOL's PERM disclosure data to find companies that have filed hardware engineering PERM applications recently. Past filings signal an established sponsorship process, not just a willingness to sponsor in theory when you ask.
Search green card sponsoring jobs on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters hardware engineer roles by employers actively sponsoring employment-based green cards, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never run a PERM. Start your search there before reaching out to recruiters.
Request the prevailing wage determination early
Your employer must submit a prevailing wage request to the OFLC before advertising the role. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level yourself first. A Level I wage can delay or complicate a senior hardware engineer petition.
Understand how your O*NET code affects PERM requirements
DOL cross-references your job duties against your O*NET occupation profile to verify the minimum education requirement is standard for the role. If your employer writes a job description that deviates from O*NET norms, expect a PERM audit.
Clarify whether EB-2 or EB-3 applies to your offer
If the role requires only a bachelor's degree, your employer will likely file under EB-3. If you hold a master's or the position genuinely requires one, EB-2 may be available. The distinction affects your priority date and wait time, not just the petition type.
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Find Hardware Engineer JobsHardware Engineer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a hardware engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most hardware engineer positions qualify for EB-3 when the minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. EB-2 applies when the role genuinely requires an advanced degree or when you have a master's and the employer structures the position accordingly. Your employer's attorney determines the category based on the actual job requirements, not your personal credentials alone.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for hardware engineers?
An H-1B is a temporary work visa requiring renewal and tied to a single employer, with annual cap constraints affecting many candidates. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no recurring visa renewal. There's no annual cap lottery at the EB-3 petition stage, though visa number backlogs affect nationals from high-demand countries like India and China.
How long does the PERM process take for a hardware engineering role?
PERM labor certification alone currently takes several months to over a year depending on DOL processing times, and that's before your employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS. From PERM filing to receiving your green card, the full timeline often runs two to four years for candidates from countries without a visa backlog, and significantly longer for Indian or Chinese nationals due to per-country limits.
Where can I find hardware engineer jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for hardware engineer roles at employers with documented green card sponsorship activity, so you're not sorting through generic job listings and guessing who sponsors. Filtering by sponsorship history upfront saves significant time compared to asking about sponsorship late in an interview process.
Can I switch employers after my hardware engineer PERM is filed?
Changing employers resets the PERM process because the labor certification is tied to the specific employer and job. However, if your I-140 has been approved and your priority date is current or your application has been pending for 180 days, portability rules under AC21 may allow you to move to a similar hardware engineering role without losing your place in the queue.
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