Machine Learning Engineer - Runtime & Optimization

At Waymo, we are pioneering the future of autonomous driving technology with an unwavering commitment to becoming the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, our focus has always been on engineering the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access and drastically reduce traffic-related fatalities. The Waymo Driver currently powers our fully autonomous ride-hail service, having completed over ten million rider-only trips and covering more than 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.This role in Software Engineering is crucial as we develop the intelligent systems that allow the Waymo Driver to navigate complex environments, make sound decisions, and ensure safe transportation for our users. We tackle intricate technical challenges in robotics, perception, decision-making, and deep learning, collaborating closely with hardware and systems engineers. If you are a dedicated software engineer or researcher with a passion for Level 4 autonomous driving, we are eager to meet you.In this hybrid role, you will report directly to a 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, Waymo has developed the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access and save thousands of lives currently lost to traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver operates Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and is adaptable to various vehicle platforms and use cases. With over ten million rider-only trips, our technology has autonomously driven more than 100 million miles on public roads and processed tens of billions of miles in simulation across more than 15 U.S. states.The Waymo ML Frameworks & Efficiency team collaborates closely with Research and Production teams to design and implement models in Perception and Planning, which are essential components of our autonomous driving software. We provide our partners with the most effective frameworks for the entire model development lifecycle and innovative efficiency solutions for model execution, tailored to the unique challenges of machine learning in autonomous driving.We are seeking talented engineers with expertise in ML frameworks or ML systems to enhance computational efficiency in both cloud environments and vehicle systems. You will engage with the entire ML stack, from deep learning model architectures to accelerator runtimes, working alongside ML modeling teams to drive large-scale efficient model training and inference.

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the world's most trusted driver. Established in 2009 as the Google Self-Driving Car Project, Waymo has developed the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—aimed at enhancing mobility access and saving countless lives from traffic-related accidents. Our technology empowers a fully autonomous ride-hail service and is adaptable across various vehicle platforms and product applications. With over ten million rider-only trips facilitated by the Waymo Driver and more than 100 million miles driven autonomously on public roads, we are paving the way for safer transportation.The Perception team is responsible for developing systems that interpret the spatial-temporal representations and semantic meanings of the environment surrounding our autonomous vehicles. Our collaborative efforts with downstream teams focus on optimizing and integrating these systems within the Waymo Driver. We engage in innovative research to tackle real-world challenges and work closely with research teams at Alphabet. Our engineers have access to extensive driving data from diverse sensors, allowing us to (1) create efficient learning methods from vast real-world datasets, (2) build and train models at scale, (3) analyze real-world behaviors, and (4) optimize models for both onboard and offboard hardware.In this hybrid role, you will report to a Technical Lead Manager.

About UsNuro is a pioneering self-driving technology firm dedicated to making autonomous driving a reality for everyone. Established in 2016, we are on a quest to develop the world's most scalable self-driving solution, integrating advanced AI with high-quality automotive hardware. Our flagship technology, the Nuro Driver™, is licensed to facilitate diverse applications, including robotaxis, commercial fleets, and personal vehicles. With extensive experience gained from multiple self-driving deployments, Nuro provides automakers and mobility platforms a clear pathway to achieve commercial-scale autonomous vehicles, fostering a safer, more connected future.Role OverviewThe Routing Team is responsible for creating essential services that guarantee the Nuro Driver™ reaches its destinations in a safe and efficient manner. We are dedicated to continuously enhancing our routing engine to optimize route calculations, deliver precise ETAs, and manage scalable traffic for all journeys, adapting to our expanding business and evolving mapping infrastructure.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and scale backend systems and onboard modules for the Routing team, including designing microservices, optimizing routing algorithms, analyzing road network graphs, and establishing monitoring and analytics systems.Collaborate with product, strategy, and operations teams to create innovative user experiences and outline product strategies and roadmaps.

Waymo is a pioneering autonomous driving technology firm dedicated to becoming the world’s most reliable driver. Originating as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has committed itself to developing the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access while aiming to save thousands of lives lost in traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver underpins Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hailing services and can be adapted across various vehicle platforms and applications. With more than ten million rider-only trips completed, it has driven over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions of miles in simulations across 15+ U.S. states.In this hybrid role, you will work closely under the guidance of a Technical Lead in Planner Technology.Your Responsibilities:Analyze driving behavior issues from logs to identify underlying causes.Enhance the performance of cutting-edge machine learning models in the Planner.Build foundational frameworks to further the capabilities of the Waymo Driver.Broaden the influence of machine learning models while maintaining interpretability and behavioral assurances.Contribute to solving some of the most complex driving scenarios.

Who We Are Nuro is a pioneering self-driving technology company dedicated to making autonomy accessible to everyone. Established in 2016, Nuro is revolutionizing transportation with the most scalable autonomous driver, integrating advanced AI with automotive-grade hardware. Our flagship technology, the Nuro Driver™, is licensed to cater to various applications, including robotaxis, commercial fleets, and personal vehicles. With years of proven self-driving deployments, Nuro provides automakers and mobility platforms a clear pathway to commercial-scale autonomous vehicles, fostering a safer, more connected future. About the Role We are in search of a Senior/Staff Software Engineer to take on a pivotal technical leadership role in Nuro’s Machine Learning (ML) Data engine. You will be positioned at the crucial intersection of Autonomy, Machine Learning, and Infrastructure, serving as an architect for the systems that power our autonomy AI models. In this role, you’ll collaborate with the Autonomy team to implement the technical strategy to convert vast amounts of autonomy data into high-value training signals for decision-making. Your responsibilities will include designing and constructing data products for autonomy researchers, developing queries for rare 'needle-in-a-haystack' scenarios, and automating labeling and data ingestion workflows. You will work closely with Autonomy ML researchers to grasp their data needs, cooperate with infrastructure teams to establish the appropriate data interfaces and APIs, and develop robust tools for data selection, simulation, and introspection, all capable of handling data at scale. If you thrive on solving complex problems with practical solutions that impact the real world, we invite you to join us. About the Work Data Pipeline Architecture: Design and implement scalable data ingestion and processing pipelines that transform data streams into targeted training datasets. Lead efforts to enhance data quality, identify anomalies, and manage out-of-distribution examples to ensure effective model training and deployment. Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with autonomy teams and data infrastructure teams to create effective ML data pipelines and products for ML engineers. ML Tooling & Introspection: Build infrastructure and visualization tools that enable ML researchers to easily introspect data, identify model failure modes, request new data samples, and comprehend shifts in data distribution. Labeling Operations Integration: Work closely with the data operations team to establish quality standards for labeling operations.

Join Waymo as a Tech Lead Manager for Machine Learning Optimization, where you will spearhead innovative projects to enhance our self-driving technology. In this role, you will lead a team of talented engineers and data scientists, guiding the development of advanced algorithms and optimization techniques that drive performance and reliability. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful integration of ML models into our systems, pushing the boundaries of autonomous vehicle technology.

Role Overview Unity Technologies is advancing mobile gaming with AI-driven features. The Principal Machine Learning Engineer will focus on deploying advanced AI models, such as transformers and diffusion networks, directly onto mobile devices. This position shapes how Unity brings state-of-the-art multi-modal models from research into real-world mobile applications. What You Will Do Technical Leadership: Set the vision for deploying multi-modal AI models on iOS and Android, drawing on deep experience with transformers, diffusion models, and generative architectures. Make key decisions on model optimization strategies, including compression, quantization, and knowledge distillation to address mobile device constraints. Assess and select inference runtimes (such as CoreML, ONNX Runtime Mobile, TFLite) to improve team capabilities and deployment outcomes. Oversee the entire optimization pipeline, from model export through hardware-specific kernel tuning across different processing units. Architecture & Research Translation: Work closely with research scientists to convert innovative model architectures into operational, mobile-optimized systems. Design scalable systems capable of processing varied inputs, images, text, metadata, while ensuring real-time output performance. Develop new approaches for dynamic resolution and token reduction tailored for mobile environments. Monitor and incorporate advancements in efficient AI technologies to keep Unity’s mobile AI stack current. Team Leadership & Mentorship: Guide and mentor machine learning engineers, establishing best practices for on-device performance evaluation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure AI capabilities align with product roadmaps and device requirements. Promote a culture centered on performance measurement, defining and tracking key metrics for efficiency and accuracy. Location Mountain View, CA, USA

Join Waymo as a Staff Software Engineer specializing in Simulation Capacity Optimization. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in software engineering and simulation technology to enhance our autonomous vehicle systems. Your contributions will be vital in optimizing the performance and efficiency of our simulations, ensuring that our vehicles are equipped to navigate the complexities of real-world environments.

Who We AreAt Ema, we are pioneering cutting-edge AI technologies designed to enhance the creativity and productivity of employees across enterprises. Our unique technology enables organizations to entrust Ema, the AI employee, with repetitive tasks, freeing up human talent for more strategic initiatives. Founded by a team of former executives from tech giants such as Google, Coinbase, and Okta, and backed by prestigious investors including Accel Partners and Naspers, we are on the forefront of the AI revolution.Our diverse team, composed of top engineers from leading tech firms like Microsoft Research and Facebook, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, primarily from renowned institutions such as Stanford and MIT. Operating out of Silicon Valley and Bangalore, India, we embrace a hybrid work model, requiring employees to be in our Mountain View, CA office three days a week.Who You AreWe seek passionate and innovative Machine Learning Engineers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and enjoy working with vast datasets. You have a talent for translating theoretical concepts into practical, scalable solutions, and you are a collaborative team player who excels in autonomous settings. Your enthusiasm for employing machine learning techniques, particularly in Natural Language Processing and Information Retrieval, is matched only by your desire to contribute to a mission-driven, high-growth startup making a significant impact.Your ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and deploy machine learning models that drive our NLP, retrieval, ranking, reasoning, dialog, and code-generation systems.Implement state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms, including Transformer-based models and reinforcement learning, to enhance AI system performance.Analyze and process large, complex datasets (structured, semi-structured, and unstructured) to inform model development.Engage throughout the entire machine learning model lifecycle, from problem identification and data exploration to feature engineering and model evaluation.

Join our dynamic team at LinkedIn as a Distinguished Software Engineer in Machine Learning. In this pivotal role, you will lead innovative projects that enhance our growth strategies through cutting-edge machine learning techniques. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement advanced algorithms that drive our product offerings and influence key decisions.

Waymo, a pioneer in autonomous driving technology, is dedicated to becoming the world's most reliable driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, our focus has been on developing the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access and significantly reduce traffic-related fatalities. The Waymo Driver powers our completely autonomous ride-hailing service and is adaptable across multiple vehicle platforms and use cases. Having completed over ten million rider-only trips, our technology has accumulated over 100 million miles of autonomous driving on public roads, alongside tens of billions of miles in simulations across more than 15 U.S. states.The Waymo ML Infrastructure team plays a critical role in advancing our mission by creating a robust ecosystem for the sustainable development and deployment of ML-powered intelligence. We deliver optimal solutions throughout the model development lifecycle, working in close partnership with Google. Our core principles emphasize developer productivity, scalability, and operational efficiency.In this hybrid position, you will report to a Technical Lead Manager or Senior Software Engineer.

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.

Join our dynamic team at Moveworks as a Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in machine learning and artificial intelligence to develop and enhance agentic systems that transform the way organizations interact with their customers. You will work alongside a talented group of engineers and data scientists to create innovative solutions that improve user experiences.

Waymo is a pioneering company in the autonomous driving sector, 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 prevent traffic-related fatalities. With over ten million rider-only trips and more than 100 million miles driven autonomously across various U.S. states, Waymo continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in vehicular automation. Our DUE Machine Learning team is tasked with constructing and managing scalable machine learning and data systems, simulation workflows, and insight tools, all aimed at optimizing the evaluation and onboarding processes for developers. This team integrates human expertise with cutting-edge machine learning models to produce training and evaluation data across a multitude of metrics, enhancing the performance of the Waymo Driver. We seek passionate researchers and software engineers excited about advancing machine learning methodologies for our autonomous vehicle evaluation systems, dedicated to enhancing our technology stack's efficacy.

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the most trusted driver in the world. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has made significant strides in developing the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility and save lives lost in traffic accidents. Our technology powers a fully autonomous ride-hailing service and is adaptable across various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rider-only trips and 100 million miles driven autonomously on public roads, our experience is unmatched.As part of the DUE ML Core team, you will play a pivotal role in building and managing scalable machine learning and data systems, refining simulation workflows, and enhancing developer onboarding experiences. This position combines expert human insight with cutting-edge machine learning models to produce training and evaluation data for a multitude of metrics and components integral to the Waymo Driver. We seek passionate researchers and software engineers eager to advance machine learning methodologies for our autonomous vehicle evaluation systems and continuously improve the performance of our technological framework.

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.

Coupang is looking for a Staff Machine Learning Engineer in Mountain View to help strengthen its e-commerce platform. This position centers on applying advanced machine learning methods to improve both user experience and internal operations. Role overview The Staff Machine Learning Engineer will work closely with teams across the company to design, build, and launch machine learning models. These efforts aim to solve complex business challenges and support Coupang’s growth. Key responsibilities Develop and implement machine learning models that enhance system performance Collaborate with cross-functional groups to identify and address business needs Contribute to the deployment and ongoing improvement of machine learning solutions Location This role is based in Mountain View, USA.

Coupang is hiring a Senior Staff II, Machine Learning Engineer (Tech Lead) for the Search team in Mountain View, USA. This position centers on building and enhancing the core technology behind search for one of South Korea’s largest e-commerce platforms. Role overview This role focuses on designing, developing, and refining machine learning systems that directly impact how millions of people shop online. As a technical lead, expect to work on projects that shape the search experience and improve the accuracy and speed of results for Coupang’s customers. Team and culture Coupang encourages teams to launch new initiatives and solve complex problems. Employees regularly see the results of their work, both in personal growth and in the company’s progress. The culture blends the drive of a startup with the stability and resources of a global public company. What makes this role unique Work on technology that influences how millions shop online. Join a team that prioritizes innovation and ongoing improvement. Contribute to a company known for transforming e-commerce in South Korea. Experience the energy of a startup with the support of a global organization. This is a chance to help define the future of commerce as part of Coupang’s technology-driven Search team.