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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Research Scientist • Mid-Level
Waymo • Mountain View - Remote
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Waymo is hiring a Research Scientist focused on Reinforcement Learning for Autonomous Planning and World Modeling. You'll develop cutting-edge machine learning solutions to enhance autonomous driving technology. This role requires expertise in reinforcement learning and related AI techniques.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in machine learning and reinforcement learning, with experience in developing algorithms that enhance autonomous systems. Your expertise includes generative modeling and Bayesian inference, allowing you to tackle complex problems in autonomous driving. You are comfortable integrating emerging research from the AI community into practical applications, demonstrating your ability to bridge theory and practice. You possess excellent collaboration skills, enabling you to work effectively with cross-functional teams and contribute to innovative projects.
Desirable
Experience with distillation techniques and trajectory planning for autonomous vehicles is a plus. Familiarity with the broader AI landscape and a passion for advancing autonomous driving technology will set you apart. You are eager to learn and adapt, continuously seeking to improve your skills and knowledge in this rapidly evolving field.
What you'll do
In this role, you will participate in Waymo’s Foundation World Model post-training and evaluation, contributing to the development of robust models that enhance the performance of autonomous vehicles. You will research and develop cutting-edge reinforcement learning and distillation techniques specifically for autonomous vehicle trajectory planning. Your work will involve integrating the latest research findings from the AI community into Waymo’s internal reinforcement learning frameworks, ensuring that our technology remains at the forefront of the industry. You will collaborate with other research teams within Alphabet, fostering partnerships that drive innovation and improve the safety and efficiency of our autonomous driving systems.
What we offer
Waymo offers a competitive salary range of $204,000—$259,000 USD, along with participation in our discretionary annual bonus program and equity incentive plan. You will also benefit from a generous company benefits program, designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Join us in our mission to revolutionize transportation and make the world a safer place through autonomous driving technology.
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