Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Simulation

Waymo is pioneering the future of autonomous driving technology with a vision to become the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has dedicated itself to creating the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—which aims to enhance mobility access and save countless lives lost in traffic accidents. Powering Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hailing platform, the Waymo Driver is adaptable across various vehicle types and applications. With over ten million rider-only trips achieved and a remarkable track record of driving more than 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states, Waymo is at the forefront of transforming transportation.The Driver Understanding and Evaluation team at Waymo is crucial in developing an in-depth understanding of the Waymo Driver's behavior. With an impressive capacity of over one million driverless miles each week, it is essential for Waymo to comprehend and evaluate all vehicle behaviors—both in real-world scenarios and simulations—through automated algorithms. The learned metrics team is a strategic initiative employing machine learning to scale and meet Waymo's ambitious goals. We work collaboratively across various teams to transition machine learning into production systems and establish Waymo’s reward function. Our focus is on building and maintaining large-scale machine learning and data systems, simulation workflows, and analytical tools. By merging expert human insights with cutting-edge machine learning models, we provide training and evaluation data for the Waymo driver. We seek enthusiastic researchers and software engineers who are passionate about creating robust production-grade machine learning systems for our autonomous vehicles and possess an unwavering commitment to enhancing our technology stack's performance.

About Us Nuro is a pioneering self-driving technology firm focused on democratizing autonomy for everyone. Established in 2016, we are on a mission to create the world's most scalable autonomous driver. Our innovative approach blends advanced AI with automotive-grade hardware, allowing us to license our core technology, the Nuro Driver™, across diverse applications including robotaxis, commercial fleets, and personal vehicles. Our proven technology, tested through numerous self-driving deployments, provides automakers and mobility platforms with a clear path to commercial-scale autonomous vehicles, fostering a safer, more connected future. Position OverviewWe are excited to expand our robotics team and are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our Sensor Data and Calibration unit. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in robotics and machine learning, with a focus on developing sophisticated synthetic sensor simulation models and algorithms. Experience in research, development, and application of machine learning techniques (such as NeRF or Gaussian splatting) for generating synthetic sensor data, including photorealistic images and realistic LiDAR or radar outputs, is essential. Key Responsibilities Research and create cutting-edge synthetic sensor simulation methodologies. Evaluate and characterize the realism and effectiveness of synthetic sensor data. Address essential inquiries regarding sensor data and autonomous performance. Collaborate with various teams across autonomy, infrastructure, and systems to define mapping requirements. Qualifications One of the following: PhD in machine learning, computer science, electrical engineering, robotics, or a related field, with 3+ years of industry experience. Master's degree with 4+ years of industry experience. 5+ years of industry experience. In-depth knowledge of machine learning fundamentals with practical experience in training and assessing contemporary ML models. Proficient in Python, with experience in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX. Preferred Qualifications Strong grasp of 3D geometry and state estimation principles. Experience in systems-level coding. Familiarity with simulating and modeling real sensors (camera, LiDAR, radar, IMU, etc.), including noise modeling. Expertise in modern ML graphics techniques, such as NeRF, Gaussian Splatting, and/or generative models.

Waymo, a leader in autonomous driving technology, is dedicated to becoming the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has committed to developing the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—which not only enhances mobility access but also aims to save lives lost in traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver powers our fully autonomous ride-hailing service and is adaptable across various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rider-only trips completed and more than 100 million miles driven autonomously on public roads, plus extensive simulation across 15+ U.S. states, Waymo is setting the standard for safety and innovation in transportation.In this hybrid role, you will report to the Sr. Staff Manager.

Waymo is pioneering the future of autonomous driving technology with a commitment to becoming the most trusted driver worldwide. Since its inception as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has dedicated itself to developing the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—with the goal of enhancing mobility access and saving countless lives currently lost to traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver not only powers our fully autonomous ride-hail service but is also adaptable across various vehicle platforms and applications. Having completed over ten million rider-only trips and autonomously navigated more than 100 million miles on public roads, our technology has undergone extensive testing, including tens of billions of miles in simulations across more than 15 U.S. states.The Simulator Team at Waymo specializes in creating cutting-edge simulations of realistic environments designed for the rigorous testing and training of the Waymo Driver. Our diverse and collaborative team comprises software engineers, machine learning (ML) engineers, and data scientists, all united in our mission to develop industry-leading simulation solutions utilizing advanced ML algorithms to measure and enhance the Waymo Driver's performance. By leveraging machine learning, we meticulously model real-world scenarios, including realistic agents such as vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, roads, traffic control systems, and varying weather conditions.To enhance the fidelity and steerability of our simulations, we integrate the latest ML technologies, including large foundation models trained on our exclusive datasets and advanced diffusion techniques. Our investment in robust infrastructure facilitates the swift setup and deployment of multiple scenarios for comprehensive testing of our autonomous driving systems.In this hybrid role, you will report to a Senior Engineering Manager.

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the world’s most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has developed the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—aiming to enhance mobility access while significantly reducing road traffic fatalities. The Waymo Driver powers our fully autonomous ride-hail service and is adaptable to various vehicle platforms and use cases. With over ten million rider-only trips and the experience of driving autonomously over 100 million miles on public roads, coupled with tens of billions of miles in simulation across more than 15 U.S. states, we are redefining transportation.The Simulator Team at Waymo is tasked with creating cutting-edge simulations of realistic environments to rigorously test and train the Waymo Driver. Our diverse and collaborative team comprises software engineers, machine learning engineers, and data scientists dedicated to developing industry-leading simulation solutions using advanced machine learning algorithms to elevate the Waymo Driver’s performance. By harnessing the power of machine learning, we replicate real-world scenarios, including vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, traffic control systems, and weather conditions.To enhance the fidelity and steerability of our simulations, we utilize the latest machine learning technologies, such as large foundational World Models trained on our datasets, world understanding and reasoning capabilities for edge cases, and reinforcement learning for long-term credit assignment. We also invest in robust infrastructure that allows us to rapidly set up and deploy multiple counterfactual scenarios for thorough testing of our autonomous driving systems.In this hybrid role, you will report to a Senior Staff Tech Lead Manager.

Waymo is a pioneering force in autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo's mission focuses on creating the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—with the goal of enhancing mobility access and significantly reducing traffic-related fatalities. The Waymo Driver is the backbone of our fully autonomous ride-hailing service and is adaptable across various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rider-only trips completed and the experience of driving autonomously for over 100 million miles on public roads, alongside tens of billions of miles in simulation across more than 15 U.S. states, we are committed to transforming the future of transportation.The Simulator Team at Waymo is at the forefront of innovation, developing advanced simulations that replicate realistic environments for the testing, training, and validation of the Waymo Driver. Our team comprises a diverse, collaborative group of machine learning (ML) engineers, software engineers, and ML research engineers, who are dedicated to crafting industry-leading simulation solutions. Utilizing cutting-edge generative and reconstructive ML algorithms, we model the real world, including realistic agents, road systems, traffic dynamics, weather conditions, and a comprehensive sensor suite (Camera, Lidar, Radar).In this exciting role, you will be instrumental in enhancing the fidelity, scalability, controllability, and richness of our simulations by exploring the latest advancements in 3D world modeling. By leveraging state-of-the-art ML technologies trained on extensive datasets, you will help us create dynamic, semantically rich virtual worlds that have a direct impact on the development and validation of the Waymo Driver.You will report directly to a Senior Staff Engineering Manager.Responsibilities:Lead the design, development, and deployment of innovative 4D world models and generative systems aimed at generating ultra-realistic and controllable sensor outputs and semantics for simulation applications at Waymo.Architect and implement scalable, robust ML pipelines for the training, evaluation, and deployment of large-scale generative models within our simulation framework, employing techniques like model distillation and quantization.Develop and scale production-ready video generation methodologies (e.g., Diffusion, Flow Matching) to create dynamic and interactive simulation environments.Utilize Vision Language Models (VLMs) to enhance semantic comprehension and control within our world simulation products.Collaborate with leading research teams across Waymo and Alphabet to integrate state-of-the-art research in 4D world modeling and generative AI into scalable, production-ready solutions.Provide mentorship and technical guidance to fellow engineers on the team.

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the most reliable driver in the world. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, we are committed to enhancing mobility access and preventing traffic-related fatalities. Our innovative Waymo Driver has successfully completed over ten million rider-only trips, leveraging extensive real-world experience with over 100 million miles driven autonomously and billions of miles simulated across more than 15 states.The Simulator Team at Waymo specializes in crafting advanced simulations that replicate realistic environments for the testing and training of the Waymo Driver. Comprising a diverse group of software engineers, machine learning experts, and data scientists, our team is focused on developing leading-edge simulation technologies powered by sophisticated ML algorithms to optimize the performance of the Waymo Driver. Our efforts include modeling real-world scenarios with realistic entities such as vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, traffic systems, and various weather conditions.To enhance the realism and control of our simulations, we utilize state-of-the-art ML technologies, including large foundational World Models trained on our proprietary datasets and reinforcement learning techniques for long-term decision-making. We also invest in robust infrastructure that enables rapid setup and execution of multiple counterfactual scenarios for thorough testing of our autonomous driving systems.In this hybrid role, you will report to a Senior Staff Tech Lead Manager.

At Waymo, we are pioneering the future of autonomous driving technology with a mission to become the world’s most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, our focus is on developing the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access and prevent the tragic loss of lives due to traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver not only powers our fully autonomous ride-hailing service but is also adaptable to various vehicle platforms and use cases. With over ten million trips completed and more than 100 million miles driven autonomously on public roads, we are setting the standard in the industry.The Simulator Team at Waymo is dedicated to creating advanced simulations that replicate realistic environments for the testing, training, and validation of the Waymo Driver. Our diverse and collaborative group of machine learning (ML) engineers, software engineers, and ML research engineers develop cutting-edge simulation solutions that utilize sophisticated generative and reconstructive ML algorithms. These simulations model real-world scenarios, including realistic agents, roads, traffic systems, weather conditions, and an extensive sensor suite (Camera, Lidar, Radar).In this position, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the fidelity, scalability, and richness of our simulations. By leveraging state-of-the-art ML technologies and large-scale datasets, you will help create dynamic virtual worlds that directly influence the development and validation of the Waymo Driver.In this role, you will report to a Senior Staff Engineering Manager.

Join Our TeamAre you passionate about pioneering projects that harness advanced AI technology to unlock significant benefits from meetings and conversations? Become a vital member of our core AI team at Otter.ai, where you will collaborate with seasoned scientists and engineers dedicated to machine learning. As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, your expertise in software engineering will be crucial in scaling and refining our machine learning systems. You will play a key role in transforming innovative research into production-ready features that enhance Otter’s summarization and conversational intelligence products.Your ContributionsDesign, construct, and advance extensive SID / ASR / NLP / LLM systems that drive essential product experiences, including summarization, chat, and speech comprehension for millions of interactions.Lead the creation and execution of training, fine-tuning, post-training, and inference methodologies for large language and speech models utilizing PyTorch and/or JAX while balancing quality, latency, cost, and dependability.Innovate and enhance model architectures, loss functions, decoding techniques, and training methodologies for speech and language models, guided by research insights and production restrictions.Oversee the entire ML system lifecycle, from initial research prototyping to production deployment, continuous monitoring, iteration, and long-term maintenance.Collaborate closely with product and infrastructure teams to translate groundbreaking research into scalable, production-grade systems that yield measurable user and business outcomes.Champion system-level enhancements in model performance, robustness, observability, and operational excellence using real-world conversational data.Establish technical direction and best practices for ML infrastructure, data pipelines, evaluation frameworks, and deployment workflows within a cloud environment.Diagnose and resolve complex issues related to model behavior, data quality, scalability, and system interactions, often preemptively before they affect users.Mentor and uplift fellow engineers, contributing to team standards, evaluating designs, and fostering a culture of sound technical decision-making and execution.

Waymo is looking for a Senior Machine Learning Engineer focused on Runtime and Serving to help advance autonomous vehicle technology in Mountain View, CA. Role overview This position centers on developing and improving machine learning systems that support safe and efficient vehicle operation. The work involves optimizing algorithms and increasing the performance of deployed models in real-world conditions. What you will do Lead the design and implementation of machine learning systems used in autonomous vehicles Work on runtime and serving infrastructure to ensure reliable and efficient model deployment Contribute expertise to optimize algorithms for safety and operational performance Impact Your contributions will directly affect how Waymo's vehicles interpret and respond to their environment, supporting safer and more reliable autonomous driving.

About UsNuro is at the forefront of self-driving technology, dedicated to making autonomy available to everyone. Established in 2016, we are developing the world's most scalable driver by merging innovative AI with robust automotive hardware. Our flagship technology, the Nuro Driver™, is licensed to facilitate a variety of applications, from robotaxis to commercial fleets and personal vehicles. With years of successful self-driving deployments, Nuro is paving the way for automakers and mobility platforms to achieve commercial-scale autonomy, enabling a safer, more interconnected future.Role OverviewOur Sensor Data and Calibration team is expanding, and we are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in robotics and machine learning. You will be responsible for designing both online and offline unstructured (targetless) sensor calibration algorithms. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in the research, development, and application of machine learning methods utilizing various sensor data types (IMU, camera, lidar, radar, etc.). Familiarity with classical state estimation techniques, such as non-linear least-squares optimization and Lie algebra, is a plus.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop cutting-edge state estimation and calibration algorithms leveraging both traditional robotics and modern machine learning techniques.Evaluate and characterize the accuracy and performance metrics of state estimation and calibration algorithms.Integrate calibration pipelines into the autonomy system while monitoring onboard performance and resource usage.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance ML model training and overall performance assessment.Address critical inquiries regarding sensor data and overall autonomy effectiveness.

Waymo, the leader in autonomous driving technology, aims to be the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo is dedicated to developing the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access and significantly reduce traffic-related fatalities. With over ten million rider-only trips facilitated by our technology, which has autonomously navigated more than 100 million miles on public roads and countless simulations across more than 15 U.S. states, we are at the forefront of autonomous transportation.The Waymo Applied Research team is devoted to crafting machine learning solutions that tackle key challenges in autonomous driving, focusing on safely operating Waymo vehicles across diverse cities and under varying driving conditions. We thrive on collaboration, fostering partnerships with other research teams within Alphabet to push the boundaries of innovation.In this hybrid role, you will report to a Technical Lead Manager.

Join Our TeamAt Unity, we are creating an exceptional ad-tech ecosystem that connects billions of users with the games and experiences they cherish. The Advertiser Growth team plays a pivotal role in this mission, managing the online ads delivery stack, which includes auction, pacing, and bidding systems. As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you will significantly contribute to modernizing our core infrastructure and developing backend systems for next-generation AI agents that transform the campaign experience. This position provides an exciting opportunity to tackle complex system challenges at a massive scale while directly impacting Unity’s revenue growth.

At Waymo, we are pioneers in autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the world's most trusted driver. Since our inception as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, we have been committed to advancing the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access and prevent traffic-related fatalities. Our Waymo Driver drives our fully autonomous ride-hailing service and is adaptable to various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rider-only trips facilitated and experience from over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across more than 15 U.S. states, we are at the forefront of this technological revolution.The Simulator Team at Waymo is tasked with creating cutting-edge simulations of realistic environments for the rigorous testing and training of the Waymo Driver. Our diverse and collaborative team consists of software engineers, machine learning (ML) engineers, and data scientists, all focused on developing industry-leading simulation solutions utilizing advanced ML algorithms that assess and enhance the Waymo Driver’s performance. We model the real world in detail, including realistic agents (vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists), roads, traffic control systems, weather conditions, and a comprehensive sensor suite featuring cameras, LiDAR, and radars.In this hybrid role, you will report to a Senior Engineering Manager.Your Responsibilities:Design and develop robust C++ software systems and infrastructure for our realistic world generation platform, ensuring seamless integration with downstream Waymo applications.Collaborate closely with simulation, onboard, and system engineers, as well as data scientists to drive critical milestones for Waymo.Monitor, enhance, and ensure the performance, scalability, testing, and reliability of our platform.Engage with fellow engineers to architect the long-term vision of the system.

Join Waymo as a Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer specializing in Depot Automation, where you will play a vital role in transforming the future of transportation through cutting-edge machine learning solutions.Your expertise will drive innovation and efficiency, ensuring our autonomous vehicles operate seamlessly in various environments. Collaborate with a team of passionate engineers and researchers to develop and implement advanced algorithms that enhance our depot operations.

The OpportunityAre you passionate about leading innovative projects that harness AI technology to enhance the value of meetings and conversations? Join our dynamic AI team at Otter.ai, where you will collaborate with seasoned scientists and engineers to advance our machine learning capabilities. As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you will leverage your robust software engineering expertise to scale and optimize our ML systems, transforming pioneering research into production-ready features that drive our summarization and conversational intelligence offerings.Your ImpactDesign, build, and advance expansive Speech Recognition, Natural Language Processing, and Large Language Model systems that underpin essential product experiences, including chat and speech understanding across millions of interactions.Lead the architecture and development of training, fine-tuning, post-training, and inference methodologies for large-scale language and speech models utilizing PyTorch and/or JAX, making informed trade-offs among quality, latency, cost, and reliability.Enhance model architectures, loss functions, decoding methods, and training strategies for speech and language models, guided by both research insights and practical constraints.Oversee the complete ML system lifecycle, from research prototyping to production deployment, including monitoring, iteration, and ongoing maintenance.Collaborate closely with product and infrastructure teams to translate groundbreaking research into scalable, production-grade systems that yield significant user and business impact.Drive enhancements in model performance, reliability, observability, and operational excellence using real-world conversational data at scale.Establish technical direction and best practices for ML infrastructure, data pipelines, evaluation frameworks, and deployment processes in a cloud environment.Identify and resolve complex challenges in model behavior, data quality, scaling, and system interactions, often preemptively addressing issues before they affect users.Mentor and uplift fellow engineers, shaping team standards, reviewing designs, and fostering a culture of high-quality technical decision-making and execution.Influence applied research and technical strategies by pinpointing promising speech and multimodal modeling techniques, and driving their validation and adoption.

About Us Nuro is a pioneering self-driving technology company committed to making autonomy accessible for everyone. Established in 2016, we are developing the world’s most scalable autonomous vehicle, integrating advanced AI with automotive-grade hardware. Our flagship technology, the Nuro Driver™, is licensed to enable a variety of applications, including robotaxis, commercial fleets, and personal vehicles. With a proven track record in self-driving deployments, Nuro provides automakers and mobility platforms a clear pathway to large-scale autonomous vehicles, paving the way for a safer, more connected future. Position OverviewOur robotics division is expanding, and we are on the lookout for an experienced Software Engineer to join our Sensor Data and Calibration team. We seek a candidate with a strong background in robotics and machine learning to create synthetic sensor simulation models and algorithms. The ideal applicant will possess hands-on experience with research, development, and implementation of machine learning techniques (such as NeRF or Gaussian splatting) aimed at generating synthetic sensor data, including photorealistic images and realistic lidar and/or radar outputs. Your Responsibilities Research, develop, and implement cutting-edge synthetic sensor simulation methodologies. Evaluate and characterize the authenticity and utility of synthetic sensor data. Address critical inquiries regarding sensor data and the performance of autonomous systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish mapping needs and specifications. Candidate Profile One of the following qualifications: PhD in machine learning, computer science, electrical engineering, robotics, or a related discipline with at least 3 years of industry experience. Master's degree with a minimum of 4 years of industry experience. 5+ years of relevant industry experience. In-depth understanding of machine learning principles, with practical experience in training and evaluating modern ML models. Proficient in Python, with familiarity in deep learning frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Jax. Desired Skills Comprehensive knowledge of 3D geometry and state estimation concepts. Strong programming skills in systems coding. Experience in simulating/modeling real sensors (camera, lidar, radar, IMU, etc.), including noise modeling. Familiarity with contemporary ML graphics techniques, such as NeRF, Gaussian Splatting, and/or generative models.

About the RoleJoin our dynamic team of experts where machine learning and systems engineering intersect to enhance the performance of autonomous systems. As a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Perception Machine Learning Data, you will play a crucial role in integrating machine learning advancements with autonomy infrastructure, ensuring that our models are trained using the most pertinent, diverse, and high-quality datasets. Your contributions will significantly influence how autonomous systems recognize uncommon scenarios, adapt to various geographical contexts, and operate safely at scale.Key Responsibilities Include:Utilizing Vision Language Models (VLMs) to compile diverse datasets that reflect real-world driving patterns across different regions.Creating high-fidelity synthetic data frameworks across multiple sensor modalities.Enhancing machine learning-powered validation processes for data quality and model preparedness.Your Impact:High-Output Generalist: Collaborate across various domains including autonomy, infrastructure, databases, simulation, and machine learning development, while expanding your expertise in Robotics and ML.Robotics Specialist: Develop cutting-edge solutions for data discovery, automated labeling, and synthetic data generation in close cooperation with the Infrastructure and Autonomy teams.About the WorkTackle the most demanding data challenges in autonomy by applying machine learning and rigorous systems engineering principles:Design hybrid systems that combine deep learning with traditional algorithms for scalable data curation and annotation.Create frameworks to evaluate the real-world authenticity of synthetic data and enhance the quality of synthetic data rendering.Develop tools to automatically identify data gaps that affect the performance of perception models.Collaborate with autonomy engineers to transform raw sensor data into prioritized training objectives, addressing critical gaps that hinder perception and autonomy performance.About YouBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Statistics, Physics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.Experience:4+ years of professional software engineering experience, proficient in Python and familiar with C/C++. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical projects from conception to execution.You have hands-on experience in implementing machine learning solutions and enjoy embedding them into practical systems. Your focus is on delivering impactful, integrated solutions rather than solely theoretical ML projects.Bonus PointsExperience working with synthetic or autonomous driving data.Background in building machine learning systems for robotic applications.

Waymo, a leader in autonomous driving technology, is dedicated to becoming the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, our focus has been on creating the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access and prevent traffic-related fatalities. With our Waymo Driver, we have powered a fully autonomous ride-hail service, achieving over ten million rider-only trips and accumulating experience from over 100 million miles driven on public roads and tens of billions of miles in simulation across more than 15 U.S. states.The Waymo AI Foundations team is on a mission to create machine learning solutions that address critical challenges in autonomous driving, aiming to operate Waymo vehicles safely across numerous cities and under various driving conditions. We actively engage in collaborative efforts with other research teams within Alphabet, focusing on areas such as reinforcement learning, learning from demonstrations, generative modeling, Bayesian inference, hierarchical learning, and robust evaluation.This role follows a hybrid work schedule and you will report to a Senior Staff Software Engineer.

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the most trusted driver in the world. Initiated as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has relentlessly focused on developing the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access and save countless lives currently lost in traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver is the driving force behind our fully autonomous ride-hailing service and is adaptable across various vehicle platforms and product applications. With over ten million rider-only trips completed, our technology has driven more than 100 million miles on public roads and achieved tens of billions of miles in simulation across over 15 U.S. states.The Simulator Team at Waymo crafts cutting-edge simulations of realistic environments for testing and training the Waymo Driver. You will be part of a diverse and collaborative group of machine learning (ML) engineers, software developers, and data scientists. Together, we develop industry-leading simulation solutions utilizing advanced ML algorithms to measure and enhance the Waymo Driver's performance. Our work involves joint modeling of the real world, incorporating realistic agents (vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists), roads, traffic control systems, weather conditions, and a comprehensive sensor suite including cameras, LiDAR, and radars.To boost the fidelity, scalability, and controllability of our simulations, we leverage the latest ML technologies such as large language models, foundational world models, and reconstructive methods trained on extensive datasets, alongside traditional rendering techniques.In this dynamic hybrid role, you will report to a Senior Staff Engineering Manager.Your Responsibilities:Innovate and Develop: Collaborate with our elite research engineering team to spearhead innovation in ultra-realistic sensor data and perception simulation for autonomous vehicles. You will implement the latest simulation technologies using 3D Gaussian Splatting, foundational models for sensor data, and traditional 3D graphics.Lead and Scale: Oversee the deployment and scaling of sensor simulation to tackle some of Waymo's most challenging problems. You will engage in a highly cross-functional environment, working alongside research, systems engineering, and other teams to expedite company objectives.Transfer Research to Production: Collaborate closely with Waymo's foundational AI research team to translate cutting-edge research into scalable, production-ready solutions.