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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Staff Engineer • Senior
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Waymo is hiring a Staff Software Engineer for Perception Systems to optimize machine learning pipelines and enhance core infrastructure. You'll work with technologies like Python and distributed systems. This position requires significant experience in machine learning and infrastructure optimization.
Job Description
Who you are
You have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in machine learning systems and distributed infrastructure. Your background includes optimizing training loops and streamlining data ingestion processes, ensuring that machine learning models operate efficiently and reliably. You understand the intricacies of high-performance computing and have a knack for writing the 'glue' code that integrates various components of complex systems.
You are a strategic thinker who can partner effectively with cross-functional teams, influencing the roadmap for compute, storage, and scheduling. Your ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders sets you apart. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy being a force multiplier for your team.
What you'll do
In this role, you will own the machine learning systems for multiple product teams, focusing on efficiency and reliability. You will collaborate with machine learning researchers to optimize their workflows, ensuring that they can focus on developing novel model architectures without being hindered by infrastructure challenges. Your responsibilities will include optimizing distributed cluster management systems and eliminating friction in build and version control workflows.
You will also be tasked with developing high-performance code that connects model logic to Waymo's proprietary infrastructure, ensuring that the systems can handle the scale of data and processing required for autonomous driving technology. Your work will directly impact the efficiency of the Waymo Driver, contributing to the mission of improving mobility and safety on the roads.
What we offer
Waymo provides a competitive salary range of $238,000 to $302,000 USD, along with eligibility for an annual bonus program and equity incentive plan. You will be part of a pioneering team in the autonomous driving industry, working on technology that has the potential to save lives and transform transportation. The company offers generous benefits and a collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and professional growth.
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