Waymo

Sr Staff Tech Lead, Machine Learning Engineer, Perception

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Mountain View, CA, USA or San Francisco, CA, USAStaff+
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Base Salary

$298k - $368k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Set the long-term technical roadmap for next-generation multimodal perception architectures.
  • Architect unified, scalable representations across diverse sensor modalities and heterogeneous sensor suites.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives across Perception and Planner and collaborate with hardware and infrastructure teams on onboard optimization.
  • Mentor machine-learning engineers and foster rapid prototyping and rigorous benchmarking.
  • Develop and ship large-scale, production-grade machine-learning models and systems.

Requirements

  • BS or MS in Computer Science, Robotics, Machine Learning, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • At least 8 years of industry experience in machine learning, AI, or computer vision.
  • A proven track record of architecting and shipping large-scale, production-grade machine-learning models.
  • Expert proficiency in Python, C++, and modern machine-learning frameworks such as PyTorch, JAX, or TensorFlow.
  • Experience leading large technical initiatives as a Tech Lead across cross-functional teams.
  • Preferred: PhD with a publication record at top-tier venues.
  • Preferred: industrial experience with multimodal foundation models, 3D perception, or end-to-end autonomous-driving systems.
  • Preferred: experience designing modular, sensor-agnostic perception frameworks that scale across diverse configurations.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement.
  • Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus program.
  • Eligibility for an equity incentive plan.
  • Generous company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
  • Full-time position.

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