In this role, you will report to a Hardware Engineering Manager.
You will:- Analyze inference workloads and map them efficiently to hardware, proposing novel HW-friendly implementations and projecting performance
- Build scalable tools for performance modeling and evaluation of inference workloads
- Work closely with compiler and model developers to influence engineering tradeoffs and future model architectures
- Architect, simulate and design novel hardware solutions for state-of-the-art autonomous driving models
- Interact with cross-functional engineering teams to identify opportunities and realize architectural vision
You have:- M.S. degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent practical experience
- 10+ years on designing/architecting complex, high performance architectures - CPUs, GPUs and/or ML accelerators - in the industry or through doctoral research
- 3+ years experience with machine learning architectures, acceleration and model optimization
- Deep knowledge of ML model architectures and their compute characteristics (bottlenecks, optimization opportunities)
- Strong programming and algorithmic problem solving skills
We prefer:- Track record of analyzing workloads and architecting, delivering novel HW+SW solutions to vastly improve performance, efficiency for ML inference
- Proven ability leading cross-functional teams to deliver your architectural vision
- Familiarity with novel semiconductor technologies and their tradeoffs across the full hardware stack
- Experience with microarchitecture design (SystemVerilog or HLS)
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
$251,000-$310,000 USD
