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Waymo · 2 weeks ago

Staff Technical Lead Manager, Perception Optimization

positionSan Francisco, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityLead/Staff
money$238K/yr - $302K/yr
date8+ years exp

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company focused on building the Waymo Driver to improve access to mobility. They are seeking a Tech-Lead Manager with a background in CPU, GPU, or system-level optimization to lead a team of Software Engineers specializing in sensor data processing and optimization.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensorTransportation
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Responsibilities

Lead a small team of optimization experts
Identify system-level optimization opportunities
Optimize existing CPU code
Write and review CUDA code
Collaborate with ML practitioners to understand their input-processing needs
Be a steward of our compute resources

Qualification

C++ programmingCPU optimizationGPU optimizationSystem-level optimizationCUDA programmingPeople managementCompiler technologyMachine learningRobotics

Required

B.Sc in Computer Science, Mathematics or a related field
8+ years of industry experience
Strong C++ programming skills
Experience with optimizing CPU or GPU code (ideally both)
Experience with system-level optimization

Preferred

M.Sc or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics or a related field
Experience with compiler technology
Prior people management experience

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus program
Equity incentive plan
Generous Company benefits program

Company

Waymo

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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.
dateFounded in 2009
location
Mountain View, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://waymo.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$11.1B
Key Investors
Alphabet
2024-07-23Series C· $5.6B
2021-06-16Series B· $2.5B
2020-05-12Series A· $750M

Leadership Team

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Tekedra Mawakana
Co-Chief Executive Officer
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Elisa de Martel
Chief Financial Officer
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