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Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Prediction & Planning - System Architecture

WaymoMountain View, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; New York City, NY, USA
Hybrid Full-time $250.8K/yr - $318.6K/yr

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:Address complex real-world challenges using machine learning and engineering methodologies. Utilize advanced techniques to design and implement machine learning models for deployment on production vehicles. Architect and construct the necessary algorithms, pipelines, and evaluation systems using Google's extensive data infrastructure. Collaborate with researchers, product area owners, and engineers to ensure safe and effective planning behavior for all road users while meeting product specifications. Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience. Hands-on experience with contemporary deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, JAX, PyTorch). Strong programming skills in languages such as Python or C/C++. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities.7+ years of experience in machine learning modeling and/or autonomous vehicle systems.

About the job

About Waymo

Waymo develops autonomous driving technology with the goal of making transportation safer and more accessible. Originally launched in 2009 as the Google Self-Driving Car Project, Waymo has logged over 100 million autonomous miles and completed more than ten million rider-only trips. The company focuses on building the Waymo Driver to support safe, efficient travel across a range of vehicle platforms.

Team Overview: Prediction & Planning - System Architecture

The Predictive Planning (PrePlan) team builds machine learning systems that help the Waymo Driver anticipate possible scenarios and plan actions accordingly. By transforming large-scale driving data into robust deep neural networks, the team enables vehicles to navigate complex, real-world environments with confidence.

The system architecture group ensures these models work smoothly within Waymo's technology stack. This includes attention to kinematics, interfaces, and data representations. The team works across projects involving data pipelines, model integration, evaluation metrics, and the planner systems that guide autonomous vehicles.

Role Details

  • Title: Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Prediction & Planning - System Architecture
  • Location: Mountain View, CA; San Francisco, CA; New York City, NY (hybrid)
  • Reports to: Technical Lead Manager

About Waymo

Waymo is a pioneering autonomous driving technology company committed to making roads safer and more accessible. Our innovative Waymo Driver has gained unparalleled experience in urban environments, making us a leader in the field of self-driving technology.

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