Senior Staff Technical Lead Manager - Perception & Object Detection

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, committed to becoming the world's most trusted driver. Originating as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, our focus has been on developing the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™. Our mission is to enhance mobility access while significantly reducing traffic-related 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 facilitated, our technology has driven over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulated environments across more than 15 U.S. states.The Perception team is responsible for designing systems that learn spatial-temporal representations and their semantic meanings within the self-driving car's environment. We collaborate with downstream teams for optimization and integration into the Waymo Driver. Our research addresses real-world challenges while working alongside Alphabet's research teams. By utilizing millions of miles of driving data from diverse sensors, engineers are empowered to (1) create efficient learning methods from large-scale real-world data, (2) develop scalable models and training processes, (3) analyze real-world behaviors to manage the complexities of real-world interactions, and (4) optimize models for both our onboard and offboard hardware.In this hybrid role, you will report directly to a Senior Staff Technical Lead Manager.

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the world's most trusted driver. Originating as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, our mission is to enhance mobility access and save lives through innovative solutions. The Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—powers our fully autonomous ride-hail service and adapts to various vehicle platforms and use cases. With over ten million rider-only trips and 100 million miles driven autonomously on public roads, we are transforming the future of transportation.We are on the lookout for a seasoned Technical Lead Manager (TLM) to spearhead our Vehicle Understanding team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee production modules related to Vehicle Understanding for the Waymo Driver, focusing on vehicle classification, states, and intents. This position is crucial for Waymo's expansion both domestically and internationally, allowing you to make a significant impact and drive innovative changes that enhance the generalizability of the Waymo Driver.In this hybrid position, you will report directly to our Senior Staff TLM of Semantics Understanding.

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 been committed to developing the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access and ultimately save lives lost to traffic incidents. The Waymo Driver not only powers our fully autonomous ride-hail service but is also adaptable to various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rider-only trips facilitated and more than 100 million miles driven autonomously on public roads, along with extensive simulation across over 15 U.S. states, we are redefining transportation.The Software Engineering team is the brain behind Waymo’s autonomous driving capability. Our systems empower the Waymo Driver to accurately perceive its surroundings, make informed decisions, and safely transport individuals to their destinations. We tackle complex technical challenges in robotics, perception, decision-making, and deep learning, collaborating closely with hardware and systems engineers. If you are a software engineer or researcher with a passion for Level 4 autonomous driving, we want to connect with you.The Sensor Foundations Team is essential in providing clean, optimized sensor data through robust APIs to our Perception models. We aim to abstract hardware differences and deliver low-level Perception signals using advanced algorithms or machine learning approaches. Team projects require a versatile skill set, including robotics, system integration, code optimization, and machine learning expertise.Within the Optimization sub-team, we leverage our knowledge of CPUs, GPUs, and sophisticated algorithms to rapidly process Waymo’s sensor data, feeding it into Perception ML models. Our focus on low-level compute hardware understanding allows us to apply this knowledge throughout the entire technology stack. We are seeking a Tech-Lead Manager with expertise in CPU, GPU, or system-level optimization to guide our small team of Software Engineers. Depending on your experience, you may also oversee system-level optimization and manage our compute resources.This position follows a hybrid work model and reports directly to the Technical Lead Manager of the Sensor Foundations team.

Waymo, a leader in autonomous driving technology, aims to become the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo is dedicated to creating the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility accessibility while significantly reducing traffic-related fatalities. Our technology powers a fully autonomous ride-hail service and is adaptable across various vehicle platforms and applications. The Waymo Driver has successfully completed over ten million rider-only trips, supported by extensive real-world driving data accumulated over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulated environments across more than 15 U.S. states.The Perception team is instrumental in developing the system that interprets the spatial-temporal representation and semantic meanings of the car's surroundings. Our collaboration extends to downstream teams for optimization and integration into the Waymo Driver. Engaging in innovative research, we tackle real-world challenges and partner with research experts at Alphabet. With access to millions of miles of diverse sensor data, our engineers focus on developing scalable learning methods from large-scale real-world data, model training, behavioral analysis, and optimization for both onboard and offboard hardware.In this hybrid position, you will report directly to a Staff Technical Lead Manager.

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, committed to becoming the world's most reliable driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has dedicated itself to developing the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access and significantly reduce the number of lives lost to traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver underpins our fully autonomous ride-hailing service and can be adapted to various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rider-only trips completed, our technology has autonomously navigated more than 100 million miles on public roads and billions in simulation across over 15 U.S. states.The Perception team is responsible for creating systems that learn the spatial-temporal representation and semantic meanings of the self-driving car's environment. Our work involves close collaboration with downstream teams for optimization and integration with the Waymo Driver. We engage in innovative research to tackle real-world challenges while partnering with Alphabet's research teams. With access to extensive driving data from diverse sensors, our engineers are equipped to (1) devise methods for continuous learning from vast real-world datasets, (2) develop scalable models and training processes, (3) analyze real-world behaviors to manage complex interactions, and (4) optimize models for both onboard and offboard hardware.Within the Perception domain, our Sensor Pipelines team addresses a variety of real-world challenges beyond mere object detection, including weather conditions, road surface understanding, visibility, and the identification of exceptional events surrounding the vehicle. These pipelines encompass a wide range of sensing technologies while integrating throughout the Perception stack and collaborating with planning components.In this hybrid role, you will report to a Director and lead a team of engineers dedicated to Perception machine learning pipelines.Your Responsibilities:Oversee large teams of software engineers tackling diverse Perception product challenges through machine learning, focusing on team development and recruitment to foster resilient, high-performing teams.Guide the team in designing top-tier machine learning solutions in partnership with Technical Leads, nurturing an environment of excellence and high achievement.Act as the team's representative within the broader Perception and Onboard group, collaborating with other leaders on staffing and strategic planning. Establish team Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and formulate actionable plans to achieve them.

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 initiated in 2009, our focus has been on developing the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access while significantly reducing traffic-related fatalities. The Waymo Driver powers our fully autonomous ride-hail service and is adaptable across various vehicle platforms and use cases. With over ten million rider-only trips completed, our technology has driven more than 100 million miles on public roads and simulated billions of miles across 15+ U.S. states.The Perception team is responsible for building systems that learn spatial-temporal representations and their semantic meanings in the environment surrounding an autonomously driving vehicle (ADV). We collaborate closely with downstream teams to optimize and integrate these systems into the Waymo Driver. Our research addresses real-world challenges, leveraging access to extensive driving data from diverse sensors. This empowers our engineers to develop efficient methods for continuous learning from large-scale real-world data, create scalable models, analyze real-world behaviors, and optimize systems for our onboard and offboard hardware.In this hybrid role, you will report directly to a Technical Lead Manager.

Waymo is a leader in autonomous driving technology dedicated to becoming the most trusted driver in the world. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, our focus has been on creating the Waymo Driver—an exceptional driver that enhances mobility access while significantly reducing traffic-related fatalities. The Waymo Driver not only supports our fully autonomous ride-hailing service but can also be adapted to various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rider-only trips completed, our technology has safely navigated more than 100 million miles on public roads and processed tens of billions of miles in simulation across over 15 U.S. states.The Perception Data team at Waymo plays a critical role in shaping the strategy and technical direction for all data utilized in training and evaluating the Waymo Driver's perception capabilities. We manage the complete data lifecycle, developing automated systems and 'infrastructure-as-product' solutions that convert vast amounts of driving sensor data into high-quality training datasets. Our team tackles complex challenges, including active learning loops and open-vocabulary modeling, bridging raw data with advanced machine learning techniques.By integrating data ingestion, curation, and evaluation into a unified ecosystem, we facilitate the swift development of foundational models and next-generation perception systems. We work closely with Machine Learning, Infrastructure, and Evaluation teams to address intricate data challenges, ensuring our models can effectively interpret the long-tail of rare events. Ultimately, our contributions lay the groundwork for the Waymo Driver to operate safely in diverse environments.

At Waymo, we are pioneering autonomous driving technology, striving to become the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, our mission has been to create the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™. This advanced technology aims to enhance mobility access while significantly reducing the number of lives lost in traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver currently powers our fully autonomous ride-hail service and is adaptable across various vehicle platforms and use cases. With over ten million rider-only trips completed, our system has amassed experience from autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and simulating tens of billions of miles across more than 15 U.S. states.The Perception team is responsible for developing the systems that learn the spatial-temporal representations and their semantic meanings within the car's environment. Our collaborative efforts with downstream teams focus on optimizing and integrating these systems into the Waymo Driver. We conduct groundbreaking research to tackle real-world challenges and partner with research teams at Alphabet. Leveraging millions of miles of driving data collected from diverse sensors, our engineers are empowered to (1) develop methodologies for efficient and continuous learning from large-scale real-world data, (2) design and train models at scale, (3) analyze real-world behaviors and build systems to navigate complex real-world interactions, and (4) optimize our models for both onboard and offboard hardware.In this hybrid role, you will report directly to a Senior Staff Technical Lead 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™—to enhance mobility access while significantly reducing traffic-related fatalities. The Waymo Driver powers our fully autonomous ride-hail service and is adaptable for various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million successful rider-only trips and more than 100 million miles driven autonomously on public roads, complemented by tens of billions of miles in simulation across 15+ U.S. states, we are transforming the future of transportation.The Perception team is pivotal in developing the system that learns spatial-temporal representations and their semantic meanings in the environment surrounding our autonomous driving vehicles (ADVs). We collaborate closely with downstream teams for optimization and integration into the Waymo Driver and conduct our own research to tackle real-world challenges. Access to extensive driving data from a variety of sensors enables our engineers to (1) create methods for continuous learning from large-scale real-world data, (2) develop scalable models and model training strategies, (3) analyze real-world behaviors and create systems to handle complex real-world interactions, and (4) optimize models for both onboard and offboard hardware.In this hybrid role, you will report to a Technical Lead Manager.

Waymo is pioneering the future of autonomous driving with a commitment to being the world’s most trusted driver. Since its inception as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has been dedicated to creating the Waymo Driver—the world's most experienced driver. This innovation aims to enhance mobility access while drastically reducing traffic-related fatalities. The Waymo Driver currently powers our fully autonomous ride-hail services and is adaptable to various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rides provided and an extensive driving experience accumulated over 100 million miles on public roads, plus tens of billions of simulated miles across more than 15 U.S. states, we are setting the standard for safety and reliability in transportation.We are on the lookout for an accomplished Technical Lead Manager (TLM) to guide our Vehicle Understanding team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the production modules pertinent to Vehicle Understanding for the Waymo Driver. This encompasses the fine-grained classification of vehicles (e.g., emergency, railed, construction, towing), their states (e.g., warning, temporal blockage, active loading/unloading), and their intents (e.g., lane changes, stalled/slow vehicles, double-parking, unparking). As a key player in Waymo's expansion both domestically and internationally, your contributions will have an immediate impact on enhancing the generalizability of the Waymo Driver.In this hybrid position, you will report directly to our Senior Staff TLM of Semantics Understanding.

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, aiming to become the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has dedicated itself to developing the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access and reduce the tragic loss of life due to traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver powers our fully autonomous ride-hailing service and can be adapted to various vehicle platforms and use cases. With over ten million rider-only trips and extensive experience driving autonomously over 100 million miles on public roadways, complemented by tens of billions of miles in simulations across 15+ U.S. states, we are leading the way in this transformative field.The Perception team is responsible for creating the systems that learn the spatial-temporal representations and semantic meanings of the self-driving car's surroundings, effectively enabling the car to 'perceive' its environment. We collaborate closely with downstream teams to optimize and integrate our findings into the Waymo Driver. Our research tackles real-world challenges, leveraging vast amounts of driving data from diverse sensors. As part of our team, you will work on methods for continuous learning from large-scale real-world data, model development and training at scale, behavioral analysis, and system optimization for both onboard and offboard hardware.In this hybrid role, you will report to a Senior Staff Technical Lead Manager.

Join dstaff as an Information Security Monitoring & Detection Lead and play a pivotal role in safeguarding our organization's digital assets. You will lead initiatives in identifying potential security threats, establishing monitoring protocols, and enhancing our incident detection capabilities. Your expertise will be instrumental in developing a proactive security posture and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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 committed to developing the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access while significantly reducing traffic-related fatalities. With the Waymo Driver powering our fully autonomous ride-hail service, we have achieved over ten million rider-only trips, backed by more than 100 million miles driven autonomously on public roads and tens of billions of miles simulated across 15+ U.S. states.The Waymo Mapping Team is on a mission to create a high-resolution map of the world to ensure safe autonomous driving. Our innovative approach combines automated and manual mapping techniques, alongside building the necessary infrastructure to store, process, and disseminate mapping data. Collaboration is key as our team partners with various Waymo divisions that depend on map data.In this role, you will:Lead a dynamic team focused on Field Response infrastructure, driving the next phase of Waymo’s rapid expansion.Own the strategy and roadmap for Mapping change detection, a pivotal element in scaling our mapping capabilities.Recruit and mentor a team of engineers to tackle complex business challenges and technical obstacles.Design and implement mission-critical systems that enable low-latency responses from Waymo’s fleet signals.Build resilient backend infrastructure and data processing systems that can scale with Waymo’s growth.You have:A seasoned managerial background, enthusiastic about leading teams while maintaining technical expertise.Proven experience as a backend engineer, with a history of building server-side infrastructure and effective data processing systems.Strong programming skills, with C++ being highly preferred.Over 7 years of total professional experience, including at least 2 years in a managerial role.A robust sense of ownership and the ability to navigate uncertainty effectively.A successful track record of guiding teams through complex technical challenges.It’s a bonus if you possess:Experience in Mapping and Localization.Background in the Autonomous Vehicle industry.Experience in hiring and developing a new team.#Li-Hybrid

About Us:Aeva is at the forefront of perception technology, revolutionizing a myriad of industries including automated driving, industrial robotics, consumer electronics, consumer health, and security. Our mission is to pioneer the next generation of perception technologies, integrating essential LiDAR components into a compact silicon photonics chip. Our cutting-edge 4D LiDAR sensors offer unique capabilities, such as instant velocity detection alongside 3D positioning, empowering autonomous devices like vehicles and robots to make smarter, safer decisions.Role Overview:We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Perception Engineer to enhance our classical perception algorithms stack. As a critical member of our dynamic team, you will delve into the capabilities of Aeva’s 4D FMCW LiDARs, pushing the boundaries of autonomous driving performance further than ever before.

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the world’s most trusted driver. Originating as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has tirelessly developed the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access and save lives lost to traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver powers our fully autonomous ride-hailing service, and its technology can be adapted to a variety of vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rider-only trips and extensive experience driving over 100 million miles on public roads, alongside tens of billions of miles in simulation across more than 15 U.S. states, our capabilities are unparalleled.The Perception team is integral to Waymo, developing the advanced technology that enables the Waymo Driver to accurately perceive its surroundings, make timely decisions, and ensure safe transportation for passengers. We are engaged in cutting-edge research that addresses tangible challenges and fosters collaboration with research teams at Alphabet. With access to vast amounts of driving data from diverse sensors, we empower machine learning practitioners to create multi-modal models and techniques on a grand scale.In this hybrid role, you will report directly to the Director of Engineering.

Waymo, a pioneer 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 mission is to develop the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access and save countless lives currently lost to traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver not only fuels our fully autonomous ride-hail service but can also be integrated into various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rider-only trips completed and more than 100 million miles driven autonomously on public roads, alongside extensive simulation experience across 15+ U.S. states, our impact is profound.The Planner Reasoning Team plays a crucial role in shaping the Waymo Driver’s behavior and extends its influence throughout the organization. As a Staff Technical Lead, you will be instrumental in scaling the performance of the Waymo Driver and enhancing our renowned safety standards as we expand our services to additional cities.

As a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Perception Verification at Waymo, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the safety and performance of autonomous driving technology. Your expertise will guide the development of innovative algorithms and systems that validate perception capabilities, ensuring our vehicles can navigate the complexities of real-world environments.This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of technology, collaborating with a talented team of engineers and researchers dedicated to revolutionizing transportation.

Waymo is a pioneering company in autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has been on a mission to develop the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—which aims to enhance mobility access and prevent the thousands of fatalities caused by traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver is the backbone of our fully autonomous ride-hail service and is adaptable to various vehicle platforms and applications. With more than ten million rider-only trips completed, our technology has successfully navigated over 100 million miles on public roads and simulated tens of billions of miles across more than 15 U.S. states.The Perception team is responsible for creating the systems that learn the spatial-temporal representation and semantic meanings of the environment surrounding the autonomous driving vehicle (ADV). Our work involves close collaboration with downstream teams to optimize and integrate these systems into the Waymo Driver. We actively conduct research to solve real-world challenges and partner with research teams at Alphabet. With access to millions of driving data miles collected from a variety of sensors, our engineers have the opportunity to (1) devise methods for continuous learning from large-scale real-world data, (2) build and train models at scale, (3) analyze real-world behavior and develop systems to manage complex interactions with the environment, and (4) refine models for our onboard and offboard hardware.In this hybrid role, you will report to a Technical Lead Manager.

Waymo is seeking a Staff Technical Lead Manager to join the Behaviors team, based in either Mountain View or San Francisco, CA. This team is dedicated to advancing autonomous driving by improving the algorithms that shape vehicle behavior on the road. Role overview This position centers on leading efforts to enhance how autonomous vehicles make real-time decisions. The work directly impacts the safety and efficiency of Waymo's self-driving technology. What you will do Lead projects that shape the decision-making processes of autonomous vehicles Collaborate with engineers and researchers to develop and optimize algorithms focused on safety and operational efficiency Provide technical guidance and mentor team members to support their growth Locations Mountain View, CA, USA San Francisco, CA, USA

Join our dynamic team at Artech Information Systems LLC as a Senior Automation Developer specializing in Objective C. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automation solutions that enhance the efficiency of our software products. Your expertise in Objective C will be pivotal in driving innovation and optimizing performance.