Corporate Development Manager

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.

The Corporate Development team is on a mission : to keep Waymo ahead of the pack through cutting-edge corporate strategy and technology. We share knowledge, invest, partner with like-minded companies (and sometimes acquire them), and make other strategic transactions to keep Waymo driving ahead. Before we act, we do incredibly in-depth research into the automotive and technology ecosystems; build advanced financial models; and perform due diligence of all types. We do everything we can to create the best situation for Waymo to thrive.

In this hybrid role, you will report into our Head of Corporate Development and Investor Relations.

You will :

• Deal Sourcing & Evaluation : Identify, screen, and evaluate potential M&A targets, strategic investments, or partnership opportunities against the company's strategic goals.
• Financial Modeling & Valuation : Build detailed financial models for valuation purposes, deal negotiations, and comparable companies analysis
• Due Diligence & Deal Execution : Coordinate and lead cross-functional due diligence efforts, working closely with teams such as Legal, Finance, and Product Engineering.
• Internal Communication & Reporting : Prepare internal investment memos, presentations, and other documentation required for deal evaluation and transaction approval.
• Market & Industry Analysis : Conduct ongoing research and analysis of market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies to identify potential opportunities and threats.
• Lead the assessment of new business lines by conducting rigorous financial modeling, market research, and commercial viability analysis to drive data-backed investment decisions.

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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 $175,000—$221,000 USD