Senior Staff Technical Lead Manager - Perception & Object Detection

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.

Join Nuro as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Perception Data Infrastructure. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing systems that process perception data, enabling our autonomous vehicles to navigate safely and efficiently. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our data infrastructure, ensuring reliability and scalability.

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.

Aeva is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our Perception Data Infrastructure team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing scalable systems to manage and process perception data efficiently. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance our perception capabilities, contributing to the overall success of our cutting-edge technology.

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 leading the way in autonomous driving technology with a mission 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 accessibility to transportation while preventing countless lives lost in traffic accidents. Our innovative Waymo Driver underpins our fully autonomous ride-hailing service and is adaptable to various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rider-only trips facilitated by our technology, we have driven more than 100 million miles on public roads and logged tens of billions of miles in simulation across more than 15 U.S. states.The Perception Evaluation team at Waymo is pioneering advancements in autonomous driving, prioritizing the safety and reliability of our self-driving systems. Our team leverages state-of-the-art tools and methodologies to rigorously evaluate the performance of our perception systems, which are essential for the safe and effective operation of autonomous vehicles. We are currently seeking a Software Engineer to be instrumental in shaping the future of transportation and enhancing the quality and reliability of Waymo's autonomous vehicles.In this hybrid role, you will report directly to an Engineering 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.

At Databricks, we are committed to empowering data teams to tackle some of the world's most significant challenges—ranging from revolutionizing transportation to accelerating medical breakthroughs. Our mission is realized through the development and management of the foremost data and AI infrastructure platform, enabling our clients to derive deep insights from their data to enhance business outcomes. Founded by engineers and driven by a passion for customer success, we eagerly embrace each opportunity to confront technical hurdles, from innovating next-generation UI/UX for data interaction to scaling our services across millions of virtual machines. Our journey has just begun.As a Senior Staff Software Engineer, you will be a pivotal member of the executive leadership team within the Data Platform organization. You will utilize cutting-edge AI developer tools and methodologies to construct the Data Intelligence Platform, which will facilitate automated decision-making across Databricks. This role involves collaboration with distinguished Tech Leads, product teams, data scientists, and others. You will shape the future of various tools, including logging, orchestration, data transformation, metric stores, governance platforms, and data consumption layers.

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.

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 is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, driven by the mission to become the world’s most trusted driver. Born 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 and save lives that are often lost in traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver powers our fully autonomous ride-hailing service, which can be adapted for various vehicle platforms and use cases. With over ten million rider-only trips completed and experience accumulated from driving over 100 million miles on public roads, alongside tens of billions of miles in simulation across more than 15 U.S. states, Waymo is redefining transportation.The Perception team is integral to the Waymo Driver's success, crafting cutting-edge technology that enables our autonomous systems to accurately understand their environment, make informed decisions in real-time, and transport passengers safely to their destinations. We engage in research to tackle real-world challenges and collaborate with other innovative teams at Alphabet. Our access to extensive driving data collected through diverse sensors empowers software engineers like you to create and scale multi-modal models and techniques.Our objective is to establish a robust foundation for a high-level Perception pipeline, which is a fundamental component of the self-driving system. We serve as the essential link between Waymo's hardware teams and the broader engineering organization focused on self-driving technology, defining sensor specifications, providing vital feedback, and simplifying system complexities.In this hybrid role, you will report directly to a Technical Lead Manager.

Job Title: Senior Staff Software Engineer - Enzyme Location: Mountain View, California At Databricks, we are driven by a passion for empowering data teams to tackle some of the world’s most intricate challenges—from revolutionizing transportation to accelerating medical advancements. We achieve this by developing and managing the leading data and AI infrastructure platform, enabling our customers to harness deep data insights to elevate their businesses. The Lakeflow Engineering team at Databricks oversees our comprehensive ETL product line, including innovative solutions like Materialized Views, Structured Streaming, and Delta Live Tables. We operate one of the largest data engineering platforms globally, processing exabytes of data daily for our extensive client base. We are in search of a committed technical leader to guide the Materialized Views engineering team. This team is tasked with creating next-generation Materialized View features that enhance both ETL workloads and query acceleration. In this role, you will engage in various areas to design and implement advanced systems that surpass current state-of-the-art: Incrementally maintaining materialized views Optimizing query performance Managing resources efficiently Developing effective storage structures Automating physical data optimization Your Impact: Address significant business needs at a large scale through your software engineering expertise. Deliver a robust, scalable, and fault-tolerant architecture for Materialized Views. Conduct low-level systems debugging, performance measurement, and optimization on large production clusters. Shape architecture design, influence product roadmaps, and assume ownership of new projects. Introduce tools that enhance automation and operational efficiency of services. Utilize your extensive experience to help preempt and resolve production issues. Plan and lead complex technical projects collaborating with multiple teams across the organization.

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 tirelessly worked on developing the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access and save lives lost to traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver fuels our fully autonomous ride-hailing service and can adapt to various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rider-only trips completed, Waymo has amassed more than 100 million miles driven autonomously on public roads, supplemented by tens of billions of simulated miles across 15+ U.S. states.The Perception team at Waymo is instrumental in crafting the technology that empowers the Waymo Driver. Our advanced models enable the Waymo Driver to interpret its surroundings, make informed decisions, and ensure safe passage for passengers. Engaging in research to tackle real-world challenges, we collaborate closely with Alphabet's research teams. Our access to extensive driving data from diverse sensors allows machine learning practitioners to develop scalable multi-modal models and techniques.You will report directly to our Director of Engineering within the Perception Organization.

Who We AreGatik is at the forefront of transforming autonomous middle-mile logistics. Our innovative transportation-as-a-service (ATaaS) solution is redefining the B2B supply chain by ensuring safe, reliable deliveries and optimizing freight movement to decrease congestion. With a focus on short-haul logistics for Fortune 500 retailers, we pioneered the world's first fully driverless commercial transportation service with Walmart in 2021. Our Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are actively utilized in key markets including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving significant advancements in freight transportation.Our proprietary Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier™, is meticulously engineered to transport freight securely and efficiently between pick-up and drop-off points on the middle mile. With capabilities in both highway and urban settings, Gatik Carrier™ is a comprehensive solution that seamlessly integrates advanced software and hardware, empowering our customers' logistics operations.About the RoleWe are seeking passionate Staff Engineers with proficiency in classical and contemporary computer vision techniques to spearhead or contribute significantly to the architecture, design, implementation, and deployment of a multi-modal perception system. The ideal candidate will possess extensive software expertise, having navigated the journey from R&D to product launch, and will have a strong commitment to leading teams and crafting real-world solutions. This position is based in our Mountain View, CA office.

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.

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.

P-1126 Summary At Databricks, we are committed to empowering data teams to tackle some of the most complex challenges facing the world, from security threat detection to the development of innovative cancer treatments. We achieve this by developing and managing a state-of-the-art data and AI infrastructure platform, allowing our clients to concentrate on the high-impact issues that are critical to their goals. Our engineering teams craft advanced technical products that address significant and real-world needs. We consistently push the limits of data and AI technology while ensuring the resilience, security, and scalability that are essential for our customers' success on our platform. Clients entrust Databricks with their most sensitive data, and our Trust & Safety team is dedicated to creating the most secure data analytics and machine learning platform globally. The Security Engineering division plays a vital role in safeguarding customer data from malicious actors, and we are seeking visionary senior leaders to shape and define our strategy in this domain.

About Us Nuro is at the forefront of self-driving technology, striving to make autonomous driving accessible to everyone. Established in 2016, we are dedicated to developing the world’s most scalable driver by merging advanced artificial intelligence with automotive-grade hardware. Our flagship technology, the Nuro Driver™, is licensed across various applications, including robotaxis, commercial fleets, and personal vehicles. With proven technology from years of successful self-driving deployments, we provide automakers and mobility platforms with a clear pathway to commercial-scale autonomous vehicles, paving the way for a safer, more connected future. Role Overview At Nuro, we prioritize a machine-learning-centric approach to autonomous driving. The performance of our systems relies significantly on the volume and diversity of training and evaluation data. Our team is vital in enhancing autonomous driving systems by ensuring high-quality labeled data accessibility. This is achieved through a sophisticated labeling stack that includes a workflow execution framework, supporting infrastructure, and an array of data annotation tools. Our autonomy stack is powered by an industry-leading sensor suite, capable of efficiently processing and annotating millions of sensor data points weekly. The platform team's mission is to ensure that labeled data is readily available for all users. Our systems must be dependable and scalable, encompassing everything from request submissions to progress tracking, data dumping, and model development. We work closely with autonomy engineers to guarantee the labeled data's quality and comprehensiveness. As Nuro expands its services, it becomes increasingly critical to capture and promptly triage all issues. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain highly available and fault-tolerant systems for data annotation. Productionize core infrastructure for our cutting-edge autonomy system. Enhance label quality through data-driven metrics and monitoring. Leverage state-of-the-art ML research to automate and optimize the data labeling lifecycle. Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field with 5+ years of industry experience. Proven experience in designing, building, and operating highly scalable and reliable distributed data systems. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects with strong communication skills. Expertise in data processing and machine learning techniques.