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Machine Learning Engineer - Mapping

Waymo LLCMountain View, CA, USA
On-site Full-time $204K/yr - $259K/yr

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

You have:4+ years of practical experience in Machine Learning, particularly in computer vision and/or deep learning. Expertise in at least one primary deep learning framework (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, JAX). A proven track record of managing problems from inception to completion, collaborating across various system components to achieve results. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. It’s a bonus if you possess:A Master’s or Ph. D. in Computer Science or a related discipline. Experience with foundation models and adaptation techniques (e.g., few-shot learning, transfer learning, domain adaptation). A history of publications in top-tier ML/CV conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV).

About the job

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 developed the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access and drastically reduce traffic-related fatalities. With over ten million rider-only trips and the ability to autonomously navigate more than 100 million miles on public roads, Waymo is transforming transportation across 15+ U. S. states.

The Waymo Mapping team aims to create a high-resolution map of the world to facilitate safe autonomous driving. We employ both automated and manual mapping techniques and develop the necessary infrastructure to store, process, and distribute our maps. Our team collaborates with several other departments within Waymo that utilize map data.

In this role, you will:

  • Design, train, and deploy machine learning models that automate the creation of Waymo's HD maps, allowing for scalability in the Waymo Driver.
  • Utilize and advance cutting-edge ML techniques, including Vision-Language Models (VLMs) and Generative AI, to innovate in mapping automation.
  • Manage the entire model development lifecycle, from data mining and processing to model training, evaluation, validation, and production.
  • Work closely with partner ML teams, such as Waymo Perception and Waymo AI Foundations, to implement pioneering research into scalable, reliable, production-ready solutions.

About Waymo LLC

Waymo is at the forefront of the autonomous driving revolution, committed to safety and innovation. Our mission is to create a world where mobility is accessible to everyone, significantly reducing traffic-related incidents through advanced technology. With a robust history and millions of successful rides, Waymo is redefining how people think about transportation.

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