About Waymo
Revolutionizing transportation with autonomous driving
Key Highlights
- Operates in cities like Phoenix, San Francisco, and LA
- Completed over 10 million fully driverless rides
- Raised $11.1 billion in funding
- Aiming for one million trips per week by 2026
Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, operating robotaxis in cities like Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. With over 10 million fully driverless rides and more than 100 million miles driven, Waymo is transforming transportation. The compan...
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Ai Engineer • Staff
Waymo • Mountain View - Hybrid
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Waymo is hiring a Staff AI Engineer for their Perception team to develop advanced scene understanding systems for autonomous vehicles. You'll work with Python and machine learning techniques to analyze real-world data. This position requires significant experience in AI and computer vision.
Job Description
Who you are
You have extensive experience in AI and machine learning, particularly in the context of computer vision — you've developed algorithms that interpret and understand complex visual data, enabling autonomous systems to navigate their environments effectively. Your background includes working with large datasets and optimizing models for performance and accuracy, ensuring that systems can learn continuously from real-world scenarios.
You possess strong programming skills in Python and are familiar with various machine learning frameworks — your expertise allows you to implement cutting-edge techniques and contribute to the development of innovative solutions in the field of autonomous driving. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to integrate perception systems into larger autonomous driving architectures.
What you'll do
As a Staff AI Engineer at Waymo, you will lead the development of perception systems that enhance the Waymo Driver's ability to understand its surroundings — your work will involve designing and implementing algorithms that process data from a variety of sensors, enabling the vehicle to make informed decisions in real-time. You will collaborate with research teams to address complex challenges in scene understanding, leveraging millions of miles of driving data to refine and optimize your models.
You will also be responsible for conducting research to push the boundaries of what is possible in autonomous perception — this includes developing new methods for learning from large-scale data and analyzing real-world behavior to improve system robustness. Your contributions will directly impact the safety and efficiency of autonomous driving technology, making a significant difference in how people experience mobility.
What we offer
Waymo provides a competitive salary range of $238,000—$302,000 USD, along with eligibility for an annual bonus program and equity incentive plan. You will have access to generous company benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development. Join us in our mission to create the world's most trusted driver and be part of a team that is shaping the future of transportation.
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