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 Research Engineer • Senior
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Waymo is hiring a Senior Staff Research Engineer to lead post-training LLM for autonomous driving. You'll work with Python and advanced machine learning techniques to enhance AI models. This position requires significant experience in AI research and development.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in AI research, particularly in post-training methods for large language models (LLMs) — your experience includes developing and applying techniques to enhance instruction following and chain-of-thought (CoT) abilities in AI systems. You are proficient in Python and have a solid understanding of machine learning frameworks and reinforcement learning techniques, which you have applied to solve complex problems in dynamic environments.
You thrive in collaborative settings, working closely with research teams to translate cutting-edge research into production-ready systems — your ability to ask the right technical questions and shape joint technical direction is a key asset. You are motivated by the mission of improving mobility and safety through autonomous driving technology, and you are eager to contribute to a team that is at the forefront of AI advancements.
What you'll do
In this role, you will lead efforts to enhance the capabilities of LLMs specifically for autonomous driving applications — this includes developing fine-tuning strategies and novel approaches to improve decision-making and task-solving abilities in complex driving scenarios. You will collaborate with a world-class team of researchers and engineers, ensuring that the latest research advancements are effectively integrated into the Waymo Driver's systems.
You will be responsible for conducting experiments, analyzing results, and iterating on your approaches to achieve optimal performance — your work will directly impact the safety and efficiency of autonomous driving technology. Additionally, you will mentor junior engineers and contribute to the overall technical direction of the team, fostering an environment of innovation and excellence.
What we offer
Waymo provides a competitive salary range of $281,000—$356,000 USD, along with eligibility for an annual bonus program and equity incentive plan. You will have access to generous company benefits, including health and wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in our mission to revolutionize transportation and make the roads safer for everyone.
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