Waymo · 1 month ago
Machine Learning Engineer, Simulation Realism
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$238K/yr - $302K/yr
7+ years expWaymo is an autonomous driving technology company focused on improving mobility and safety through its advanced self-driving systems. The Machine Learning Engineer for Simulation Realism will be part of a team dedicated to enhancing the realism of simulations for testing autonomous vehicles by leveraging Generative AI technologies and deep learning expertise.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensorTransportation
Responsibilities
Be part of a world-class applied ML team dedicated to advancing ultra-realistic autonomous vehicle (AV) simulations by leveraging Generative AI technologies
Apply deep domain expertise in ML, especially GenAI, to push the boundaries of simulation realism and autonomous driving capabilities
Independently manage the entire lifecycle of product innovations, from prototyping to productization, scaling simulations and data processing systems
Work within a collaborative applied ML engineering team that transforms research ideas into production-ready solutions
Qualification
Required
7+ years experience in applied Deep Learning
7+ years coding and design skills
7+ years of experience solving complex production problems using state-of-the-art ML techniques
7+ years of experience taking research to production
Expertise in Data Analysis or Data Science
Preferred
PhD degree in Computer Science or a similar discipline
Direct experience in Generative AI, including multi-modal foundation models and Diffusion models
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
Annabel Chang
Head of State Policy & Government Relations
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