Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Perception Systems & Sensor Integration

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with a mission to be the most trusted driver. Since its inception as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has been dedicated to developing the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™. This innovative technology powers Waymo One, their fully autonomous ride-hailing service, and has demonstrated impressive achievements including over one million rider-only trips and autonomous driving experience across tens of millions of miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 13+ U.S. states.

The Perception team at Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous vehicle technology, building solutions that enable the Waymo Driver to perceive its environment accurately and make informed decisions. As a Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer in the Perception Systems & Sensor Integration team, you'll work with cutting-edge technology and have access to extensive driving data from diverse sensors, enabling the development of sophisticated multi-modal models at scale.

In this hybrid role reporting to the Director of Engineering, you'll be responsible for leading technical initiatives related to the core hardware abstraction layer and sensor integration. Your work will be crucial in building a stable foundation for the high-level Perception pipeline and the overall self-driving system. You'll collaborate closely with hardware and Perception teams, designing and implementing foundational systems while solving complex challenges in sensor integration, calibration, and data consistency.

The position offers an excellent compensation package ranging from $281,000 to $356,000 USD, along with comprehensive benefits including top-tier health insurance, mental wellness support, and financial perks such as equity and bonus opportunities. The role provides the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements and the opportunity to work with world-class talent in advancing autonomous vehicle technology.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced ML engineer who is passionate about solving complex technical challenges in autonomous driving and wants to make a significant impact in shaping the future of transportation technology. Your expertise in sensor integration, data processing, and technical leadership will be vital in advancing Waymo's mission of developing the world's most trusted autonomous driving technology.