Waymo

Machine Learning Engineer, Simulation Realism

Waymo • $213K — $263K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years experience in applied Deep Learning
  • 7+ years coding and design skills
  • 7+ years of experience solving complex production problems using state-of-the-art ML techniques
  • 7+ years of experience taking research to production
  • Expertise in Data Analysis or Data Science

Responsibilities

  • Be part of a world-class applied ML team to advance AV simulations using Generative AI
  • Push the boundaries of simulation realism and autonomous driving capabilities with ML expertise
  • Independently manage the lifecycle of product innovations from prototyping to productization
  • Scale simulations and data processing systems effectively
  • Transform research ideas into production-ready solutions within a collaborative team

Benefits

  • Eligibility for annual bonus program
  • Participation in equity incentive plan
  • Generous Company benefits program subject to eligibility requirements
Full Job Description
In this hybrid role, you will report to a Senior Engineering Manager

You will:
  • Be part of a world-class applied ML team dedicated to advancing ultra-realistic autonomous vehicle (AV) simulations by leveraging Generative AI technologies.
  • Apply deep domain expertise in ML, especially GenAI, to push the boundaries of simulation realism and autonomous driving capabilities.
  • Independently manage the entire lifecycle of product innovations, from prototyping to productization, scaling simulations and data processing systems.
  • Work within a collaborative applied ML engineering team that transforms research ideas into production-ready solutions.


You have:
  • 7+ years experience in applied Deep Learning
  • 7+ years coding and design skills
  • 7+ years of experience solving complex production problems using state-of-the-art ML techniques
  • 7+ years of experience taking research to production
  • Expertise in Data Analysis or Data Science


We prefer:
  • PhD degree in Computer Science or a similar discipline
  • Direct experience in Generative AI, including multi-modal foundation models and Diffusion models.


The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.

Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Salary Range

$213,000-$263,000 USD

About Waymo

Waymo LLC is a self-driving technology development company. It is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google. Waymo develops autonomous driving technology and provides ride-hailing services through its Waymo One program. The company has been testing its self-driving technology on public roads since 2009 and has logged millions of miles of autonomous driving. Waymo has partnerships with several automakers and has been working on developing autonomous trucks for use in logistics.
Learn more about Waymo
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2009

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