Sr. Staff Data Architect

📋 Description

• Define and drive the global architectural roadmap for Waymo's Data Lake, governing the transition
• Serve as the ultimate Tech Lead (TL) over cross-domain data pipelines, governing dependencies and
• Champion and enforce linear DAG architectures and modern Lakehouse/Medallion standards to untangle
• Chair centralized Data Design Review forums, establishing unified standards for modularized code
• Architect common, self-service frameworks and "Managed Pipeline Services" (like hardened wrappers
• Oversee core integration strategies for Data Governance, ensuring privacy (GDPR), access Control

🎯 Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• 12+ years of experience leading the design, implementation, and operations of multi-Petabyte Data
• Proven track record of being the Lead Architect driving significant data governance and data
• Deep experience driving a data infrastructure org through rapid growing phrase, effectively
• Expert-level technical depth in distributed batch/streaming frameworks (e.g., C++, Flume, Apache
• Highly effective cross-functional influencer; capable of driving alignment across hundreds of

🎁 Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus program
• Equity incentive plan
• Generous Company benefits program