Waymo · 1 month ago
Staff Software Engineer, Machine Learning- Route and Pin Quality
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$238K/yr - $302K/yr
7+ years expWaymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer specializing in Machine Learning to design and implement algorithms that enhance routing quality and user experience while collaborating across teams to drive product development.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensorTransportation
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and evaluate new algorithms and models to improve pick-up/drop-off points selection and routing quality, considering factors like walking inconvenience, safety, traffic, and user preferences
Develop and enhance our simulation and evaluation infrastructure to accurately measure the impact of changes and accelerate development cycles
Analyze large datasets from our fleet to identify opportunities, develop new metrics, and guide product direction
Collaborate closely with teams across Waymo, including TaaS, Onboard Router, and Pullover, to ensure a cohesive and optimal user experience
Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from ideation and design to implementation, testing, deployment, and monitoring
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
7+ years of software engineering experience, including significant experience in designing and building production-grade systems
Proven experience (3+ years) in developing and deploying machine learning models in real-world applications
Strong proficiency in C++
Demonstrated ability to work with large datasets, including data extraction, analysis, and feature engineering (e.g., using SQL/Plx)
Preferred
Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field
Experience with ML techniques for Ranking and Recommendation Systems
Experience in robotics, autonomous vehicles, or geospatial systems
Track record of influencing technical direction and strategy
Benefits
Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program
Equity incentive plan
Generous Company benefits program
Company
Waymo
Waymo is a mobility technology company that improves transportation by developing self-driving solutions for travelers and daily commuters. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.1BKey Investors
Alphabet
2024-07-23Series C· $5.6B
2021-06-16Series B· $2.5B
2020-05-12Series A· $750M
Leadership Team
Tekedra Mawakana
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Elisa de Martel
Chief Financial Officer
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