The opportunity
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…
What you'll do
Serve as the face of Waymo in Sacramento: Lead direct advocacy and relationship-building with members and staff in the California State Legislature, the Governor’s Office, and relevant executive state agencies to preserve and expand operational freedom.
Drive regional and county-level outreach: Cultivate proactive partnerships with local elected officials, county boards of supervisors, and municipal agencies—with dedicated focus on Solano, Yolo, and Napa counties—to support existing and planned service expansion.
Strategize through political headwinds: Continuously evaluate the political landscape to identify emerging regulatory risks, determine key stakeholder engagement priorities, and advise leadership on how to conduct business safely and sustainably across California.
Collaborate cross-functionally across internal teams: Translate state legislative developments into actionable guidance for Legal, Communications, Product, and Operations teams to ensure seamless commercial alignment.
Manage advocacy operations and executive reporting: Steer internal briefing cadences, organize strategic preparation for legislative hearings, and represent Waymo at external industry forums, coalition tables, and Capitol events.
–10 years of professional experience in public policy, government affairs,: legislative advocacy, or regulatory affairs within California.
What they're looking for
- Demonstrated track record of direct Sacramento engagement, including: lobbying, building relationships, and negotiating policy outcomes with the California Legislature, the Governor's Office, and state agencies.
- Ability to navigate local governments, specifically navigating city councils,: county supervisors, and local government dynamics in Northern California (including or adjacent to Solano, Yolo, and Napa counties)
- Strategic public policy problem-solving skills, with the proven ability to: navigate high-stakes political environments, analyze complex legislation, and safeguard commercial freedom to operate.
- Exceptional cross-functional teamwork and organizational discipline, with: demonstrated ability to manage fast-moving priorities, deliver structured internal updates, and align diverse internal stakeholders.
