Waymo · 1 week ago
Machine Learning Engineer, Simulation Realism
Mountain View, CA, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$204K/yr - $259K/yr
5+ years expWaymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. The role involves driving innovation in ultra-realistic world simulation for autonomous vehicles and applying deep Machine Learning expertise to enhance simulation realism and influence the advancement of autonomous driving technology.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensorTransportation
Responsibilities
Drive innovation in ultra-realistic world simulation for autonomous vehicles
You will develop the latest simulation technologies using foundation models for embodied agents
Apply your deep Machine Learning (ML) expertise, in Generative AI (GenAI), to push the boundaries of simulation realism and directly influence the advancement of autonomous driving technology
Work with Waymo's foundational AI research team to transfer research into scalable and production-ready solutions
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience with ML software engineering
5+ years of experience with Python
5+ years of ML software experience with machine learning framework including Pytorch, Tensorflow, Jax/Flax
Preferred
Experience working with, creating and/or developing ML models for robotics and/or self driving vehicles
Strong C++ in production setting, with experience in integrating ML models in production system
Experience in training large scale models on GPU/TPU clusters are strongly preferred
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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