Waymo

Research Scientist, World Model Post-Training

Waymo • $213K — $263K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Masters or PhD in deep learning focused on generative or world modeling
  • 3+ years of experience with modern deep learning frameworks
  • Proficiency in diffusion or flow matching models
  • Experience in reinforcement learning
  • Experience training large foundational models

Responsibilities

  • Conduct applied world model research and development
  • Post-train Waymo's world model
  • Design and evaluate experiments using large generative models
  • Present research findings to peers and leadership
  • Utilize AI for writing high quality code, unit tests, and documentation

Benefits

  • Discretionary annual bonus program
  • Equity incentive plan
  • Generous company benefits program
Full Job Description
In this hybrid role, you will report to a Software Engineering Manager.

You will:
  • Conduct applied world model research and development
  • Post-train Waymo's world model
  • Design compelling experiments by training and evaluating large generative models
  • Present results to peers and leadership
  • Leverage AI to write high quality code, unit tests, and documentation, and automate workflows

You have:
  • Masters or PhD in deep learning in generative / world modeling
  • 3+ years of experience with modern deep learning frameworks (e.g., JAX, TensorFlow 2, Pytorch)
  • Experience with diffusion / flow matching models
  • Experience with reinforcement learning
  • Experience training large foundational models

We prefer:
  • Experience with post-training of foundational models
  • Experience with reinforcement learning for diffusion / flow matching models
  • Experience with distillation
  • Experience with autonomous vehicles


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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