Machine Learning Engineer, Data & Systems

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, striving to become the world’s most reliable driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, our mission has been to develop the Waymo Driver—the world's most experienced driver—to enhance mobility access and save countless lives lost to traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver powers our fully autonomous ride-hail service and can be adapted to various vehicle platforms and product applications. With over ten million rider-only trips and more than 100 million miles driven autonomously on public roads, along with tens of billions of miles simulated across more than 15 U.S. states, we are redefining transportation.The Perception team is dedicated to building systems that learn the spatial-temporal representations and semantic meanings of the environment around the autonomous driving vehicle (ADV). We collaborate closely with downstream teams to optimize and integrate these systems into the Waymo Driver. Our research tackles real-world challenges and involves collaboration with Alphabet’s research teams. With access to millions of miles of diverse driving data from various sensors, our engineers develop methods for efficient and continuous learning from large-scale real-world data, model training at scale, real-world behavior analysis, and optimizing models for both onboard and offboard hardware.In this hybrid role, you will report to a Technical Lead Manager.

About the RoleJoin our dynamic team of experts where machine learning and systems engineering intersect to enhance the performance of autonomous systems. As a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Perception Machine Learning Data, you will play a crucial role in integrating machine learning advancements with autonomy infrastructure, ensuring that our models are trained using the most pertinent, diverse, and high-quality datasets. Your contributions will significantly influence how autonomous systems recognize uncommon scenarios, adapt to various geographical contexts, and operate safely at scale.Key Responsibilities Include:Utilizing Vision Language Models (VLMs) to compile diverse datasets that reflect real-world driving patterns across different regions.Creating high-fidelity synthetic data frameworks across multiple sensor modalities.Enhancing machine learning-powered validation processes for data quality and model preparedness.Your Impact:High-Output Generalist: Collaborate across various domains including autonomy, infrastructure, databases, simulation, and machine learning development, while expanding your expertise in Robotics and ML.Robotics Specialist: Develop cutting-edge solutions for data discovery, automated labeling, and synthetic data generation in close cooperation with the Infrastructure and Autonomy teams.About the WorkTackle the most demanding data challenges in autonomy by applying machine learning and rigorous systems engineering principles:Design hybrid systems that combine deep learning with traditional algorithms for scalable data curation and annotation.Create frameworks to evaluate the real-world authenticity of synthetic data and enhance the quality of synthetic data rendering.Develop tools to automatically identify data gaps that affect the performance of perception models.Collaborate with autonomy engineers to transform raw sensor data into prioritized training objectives, addressing critical gaps that hinder perception and autonomy performance.About YouBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Statistics, Physics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.Experience:4+ years of professional software engineering experience, proficient in Python and familiar with C/C++. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical projects from conception to execution.You have hands-on experience in implementing machine learning solutions and enjoy embedding them into practical systems. Your focus is on delivering impactful, integrated solutions rather than solely theoretical ML projects.Bonus PointsExperience working with synthetic or autonomous driving data.Background in building machine learning systems for robotic applications.

Who We Are Nuro is a pioneering self-driving technology company dedicated to making autonomy accessible to everyone. Established in 2016, Nuro is revolutionizing transportation with the most scalable autonomous driver, integrating advanced AI with automotive-grade hardware. Our flagship technology, the Nuro Driver™, is licensed to cater to various applications, including robotaxis, commercial fleets, and personal vehicles. With years of proven self-driving deployments, Nuro provides automakers and mobility platforms a clear pathway to commercial-scale autonomous vehicles, fostering a safer, more connected future. About the Role We are in search of a Senior/Staff Software Engineer to take on a pivotal technical leadership role in Nuro’s Machine Learning (ML) Data engine. You will be positioned at the crucial intersection of Autonomy, Machine Learning, and Infrastructure, serving as an architect for the systems that power our autonomy AI models. In this role, you’ll collaborate with the Autonomy team to implement the technical strategy to convert vast amounts of autonomy data into high-value training signals for decision-making. Your responsibilities will include designing and constructing data products for autonomy researchers, developing queries for rare 'needle-in-a-haystack' scenarios, and automating labeling and data ingestion workflows. You will work closely with Autonomy ML researchers to grasp their data needs, cooperate with infrastructure teams to establish the appropriate data interfaces and APIs, and develop robust tools for data selection, simulation, and introspection, all capable of handling data at scale. If you thrive on solving complex problems with practical solutions that impact the real world, we invite you to join us. About the Work Data Pipeline Architecture: Design and implement scalable data ingestion and processing pipelines that transform data streams into targeted training datasets. Lead efforts to enhance data quality, identify anomalies, and manage out-of-distribution examples to ensure effective model training and deployment. Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with autonomy teams and data infrastructure teams to create effective ML data pipelines and products for ML engineers. ML Tooling & Introspection: Build infrastructure and visualization tools that enable ML researchers to easily introspect data, identify model failure modes, request new data samples, and comprehend shifts in data distribution. Labeling Operations Integration: Work closely with the data operations team to establish quality standards for labeling operations.

Unity Technologies is building an offline machine learning platform to support analytics, experimentation, attribution, and AI-driven decisions across the organization. This platform processes both batch and streaming data at scale, serving as the backbone for product intelligence, machine learning pipelines, and business operations. As data sets grow in size and complexity, the platform enables advanced model training, feature generation, and experimentation workflows that are critical for production ML systems. What you will do Design and enhance Unity's offline machine learning infrastructure to support large-scale needs Develop reliable systems for generating training datasets and managing machine learning workflows Support efficient, distributed model training across teams Collaborate with machine learning engineers and platform teams to ensure pipelines scale with data growth and evolving training requirements Shape processes for dataset preparation, model training, validation, and delivery to distributed systems Maintain high standards for reliability, scalability, and performance of the offline ML platform Requirements This role requires a senior technical leader with experience in large-scale machine learning infrastructure. A successful candidate has a strong background in building and maintaining reliable, scalable, and well-architected ML pipelines. Location This position is based in Mountain View, CA, USA.

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 the Role Waymo is looking for a Senior Machine Learning Engineer focused on Prediction & Planning to join the System Architecture team. This position is based in Mountain View, CA, San Francisco, CA, or New York City, NY. What You Will Do Design and implement advanced machine learning algorithms for autonomous vehicle prediction and planning. Develop systems that improve the safety and efficiency of self-driving technology. Collaborate with engineers and researchers across teams to advance core capabilities in autonomous driving. Impact Your work will help shape the systems that guide Waymo’s vehicles, supporting safer and more reliable autonomous transportation.

About NewsBreakFounded in 2015, NewsBreak is a pioneering Content Intelligence platform that is redefining the content economy. With a vibrant community of over 40 million monthly active users, our flagship platform offers deeply personalized local news and information, driven by cutting-edge AI technologies, sophisticated recommendation systems, and innovative adtech solutions.Recognized by Fast Company as #32 on the Top Workplaces for Innovators, we take pride in being Great Place to Work® certified. Our dynamic team of technologists, product innovators, and business leaders is dedicated to tackling significant challenges at scale.Having reached unicorn status in 2021, we are steadfast in our commitment to maintaining a high-growth trajectory through the right talent to help us realize our mission: building the infrastructure layer for content intelligence.If you’re motivated to think big, innovate rapidly, and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to connect with you! For more information, visit www.newsbreak.com/aboutAbout the RoleWe are on the lookout for a Staff Machine Learning Engineer to spearhead technical leadership for our recommendation systems and AI initiatives.In this pivotal position, you will set the technical direction for large-scale personalization systems, lead intricate projects across various teams, and champion the integration of AI / LLM technologies in our product capabilities and engineering workflows.This opportunity is perfect for engineers who relish system-level thinking, enjoy mentoring others, and excel at transforming complex, ambiguous challenges into scalable solutions.What You’ll Work OnTechnical Leadership & ArchitectureLead the design of next-generation recommendation system architectures at scale.Drive best practices for model lifecycle management, experimentation, and system reliability.Collaborate with product, infrastructure, and data teams to ensure alignment of technical strategy with business objectives.Advanced Recommendation & AI SystemsOversee complex initiatives encompassing retrieval, ranking, re-ranking, and multi-objective optimization.

Waymo is looking for a Senior Machine Learning Engineer focused on Runtime and Serving to help advance autonomous vehicle technology in Mountain View, CA. Role overview This position centers on developing and improving machine learning systems that support safe and efficient vehicle operation. The work involves optimizing algorithms and increasing the performance of deployed models in real-world conditions. What you will do Lead the design and implementation of machine learning systems used in autonomous vehicles Work on runtime and serving infrastructure to ensure reliable and efficient model deployment Contribute expertise to optimize algorithms for safety and operational performance Impact Your contributions will directly affect how Waymo's vehicles interpret and respond to their environment, supporting safer and more reliable autonomous driving.

Be Part of the Future of Home RoboticsAt Sunday Robotics, we are pioneering the development of personal robots that alleviate the burden of repetitive household tasks. Our mission is to democratize access to advanced robotics, allowing families to reclaim precious time.After an intensive 18 months of assembling a talented team, securing funding, and validating our innovative technology, we are eager to welcome passionate individuals to join us as we embark on the next exciting chapter of our journey. If you are enthusiastic about contributing your skills to the cutting edge of robotics, we want to hear from you!The RoleAs a Machine Learning Infrastructure Engineer at Sunday Robotics, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of home robotics. You will develop end-to-end machine learning models for robotic manipulation, creating foundational systems that will expedite our efforts to introduce robots into everyday homes.This versatile position can be customized to align with your specific expertise, whether it be in data pipelines, training infrastructure, or inference. Your contributions will span the entire robot learning pipeline: from ingesting and processing multimodal data to scaling distributed training, optimizing real-time inference, and developing research tools.What You Will AccomplishEnhance the research codebase for optimal ergonomics and rapid iteration.Oversee model training infrastructure, including job scheduling, checkpointing, metrics, and logging.Facilitate distributed training across GPU clusters with minimal friction for researchers.Enable the training of larger models through techniques such as sharding and memory optimization.Profile and enhance GPU utilization, memory efficiency, and training throughput.Create low-latency inference pipelines for real-time robot control, employing techniques to optimize performance.Collaborate closely with researchers and roboticists to transform research requirements into robust software and infrastructure.Data Pipelines and Research ToolsArchitect high-throughput pipelines for the ingestion, validation, and transformation of multimodal robot data such as video and proprioception.Develop efficient storage systems and metadata indexing for seamless data retrieval.

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the world’s most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has been relentlessly focused on creating the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access and prevent traffic-related fatalities. The Waymo Driver is the driving force behind our fully autonomous ride-hail service, optimized for various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rider-only trips and more than 100 million miles driven autonomously on public roads, alongside tens of billions of simulated miles across 15+ U.S. states, Waymo is redefining transportation.The ML Platform team at Waymo plays a critical role by offering a suite of tools that facilitate and automate the entire machine learning workflow lifecycle, including feature and experiment management, model development, optimization, and monitoring. Our initiatives have made machine learning more accessible across diverse teams at Waymo, including Perception, Planner, Research, and Simulation.We are seeking talented engineers with expertise in machine learning software or systems to enhance compute performance both in the cloud and on vehicles. You'll engage with the entire ML stack from a systems perspective, tackling challenges such as efficient deep learning models, model compression, and improving ML software (e.g., JAX, XLA, Triton, and CUDA). This hybrid position reports directly to the Senior Manager of Runtime and Optimization.

Join Coupang as the Director of Machine Learning Engineering and lead transformative projects that will redefine customer experiences. You will spearhead our machine learning initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions across our e-commerce platform.Responsibilities include:Developing and implementing cutting-edge machine learning algorithms.Leading a team of data scientists and engineers.Collaborating with stakeholders to identify opportunities for leveraging data to enhance customer satisfaction.To apply, please complete the Internal Transfer Request Form using your Coupang email address.

Join Moveworks as a Staff Machine Learning Engineer in the Agentic Systems team, where you will play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge AI solutions to enhance user experiences. Your expertise will contribute to building intelligent systems that leverage machine learning to drive efficiency and innovation.As a key member of our engineering team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize machine learning algorithms that solve real-world problems. You will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI.

About NewsBreakEstablished in 2015, NewsBreak is a pioneering Content Intelligence platform redefining the content economy. With a robust user base of over 40 million monthly active users, our flagship platform delivers tailored local news and information, powered by cutting-edge AI, recommendation systems, and advanced adtech.Acknowledged by Fast Company as #32 among the Top Workplaces for Innovators, we proudly hold Great Place to Work® certification and foster a vibrant team of technologists, product innovators, and business leaders dedicated to addressing significant challenges at scale.Achieving unicorn status in 2021, we remain steadfast in our commitment to high growth, seeking the ideal team to realize our mission: to establish the foundational infrastructure for content intelligence.If you’re driven to dream big, innovate rapidly, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you! For more details, visit www.newsbreak.com/aboutAbout the Role:We are seeking a Machine Learning Infrastructure Engineer to join us in building the pivotal infrastructure that trains, serves, and monitors the models behind our Ads and Recommendations products. You will be part of a small, high-responsibility team that implements platform enhancements end-to-end—collaborating with product and data teams to minimize latency and costs while expediting the transition from concept to safely launched model.Your role will encompass the entire ML lifecycle: enhancing training efficiency and reliability, optimizing model serving performance, and fortifying our feature/embedding platform to ensure models remain current and consistent across offline and online applications. We are looking for someone who takes genuine ownership, completes tasks, and elevates the standards for stability and developer experience.Why This Role:Scope & Impact: Join a small team with a significant influence—your contributions will directly impact production.Ownership: Manage everything from design to rollout and post-launch insights; enjoy real autonomy with support.Growth: Gain visibility across the stack and a clear pathway to lead projects and mentor others.Pragmatic Culture: We prioritize outcomes over jargon, valuing clear thinking and follow-through.

Join our dynamic team at Moveworks as a Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in machine learning and artificial intelligence to develop and enhance agentic systems that transform the way organizations interact with their customers. You will work alongside a talented group of engineers and data scientists to create innovative solutions that improve user experiences.

Who We AreAt Ema, we are pioneering cutting-edge AI technologies designed to enhance the creativity and productivity of employees across enterprises. Our unique technology enables organizations to entrust Ema, the AI employee, with repetitive tasks, freeing up human talent for more strategic initiatives. Founded by a team of former executives from tech giants such as Google, Coinbase, and Okta, and backed by prestigious investors including Accel Partners and Naspers, we are on the forefront of the AI revolution.Our diverse team, composed of top engineers from leading tech firms like Microsoft Research and Facebook, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, primarily from renowned institutions such as Stanford and MIT. Operating out of Silicon Valley and Bangalore, India, we embrace a hybrid work model, requiring employees to be in our Mountain View, CA office three days a week.Who You AreWe seek passionate and innovative Machine Learning Engineers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and enjoy working with vast datasets. You have a talent for translating theoretical concepts into practical, scalable solutions, and you are a collaborative team player who excels in autonomous settings. Your enthusiasm for employing machine learning techniques, particularly in Natural Language Processing and Information Retrieval, is matched only by your desire to contribute to a mission-driven, high-growth startup making a significant impact.Your ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and deploy machine learning models that drive our NLP, retrieval, ranking, reasoning, dialog, and code-generation systems.Implement state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms, including Transformer-based models and reinforcement learning, to enhance AI system performance.Analyze and process large, complex datasets (structured, semi-structured, and unstructured) to inform model development.Engage throughout the entire machine learning model lifecycle, from problem identification and data exploration to feature engineering and model evaluation.

Aeva, Inc. is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer with a focus on Perception to join the team in Mountain View, CA. This role centers on developing algorithms that help autonomous systems interpret and respond to their environment. The work draws on both machine learning and computer vision to improve how autonomous vehicles perceive the world around them. Key responsibilities Design and build perception algorithms for autonomous platforms Use machine learning and computer vision on real-world datasets Support progress in autonomous vehicle technology through technical contributions Work closely with engineers and researchers to expand product capabilities Location This position is based in Mountain View, CA.

About EarnInEarnIn is a trailblazer in the field of earned wage access, dedicated to creating innovative solutions that provide real-time financial flexibility for individuals navigating the challenges of living paycheck to paycheck. Our community empowers members to access their earnings as they earn them, offering options to spend, save, and invest without mandatory fees, interest charges, or credit inquiries.With a highly experienced leadership team and backing from esteemed partners such as A16Z, Matrix Partners, DST, and Ribbit Capital, EarnIn is in a strong position with a thriving core business and significant growth potential. We are rapidly expanding and eager to onboard world-class talent to help us shape the future of our organization.POSITION SUMMARYWe are looking for a forward-thinking and experienced Director of Machine Learning to spearhead our machine learning initiatives across the organization. As a fintech leader, machine learning is central to our business strategy and enhances user experience. We rely on advanced, scalable ML systems to make impactful decisions and provide outstanding customer value. Our goal is to revolutionize success stories through the application of generative AI and cutting-edge machine learning algorithms, resulting in significant business and societal outcomes.The Director of ML will prioritize operational excellence by crafting and executing a strategy that transitions ML models from research to production, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and maintainability. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of deploying ML models at scale, particularly in dynamic startup settings. A strong coding background, familiarity with production-level ML engineering, and the ability to connect theoretical frameworks with practical execution are essential.The base salary range for this full-time role in Mountain View is $414,000 to $506,000, accompanied by equity and benefits. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. This is a hybrid position, requiring in-office work two days a week.

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, we have focused on developing the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—aimed at enhancing mobility access and significantly reducing traffic-related fatalities. The Waymo Driver powers our fully autonomous ride-hail service and is adaptable to various vehicle platforms and use cases. With over ten million rides completed, our technology has autonomously driven more than 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions of miles in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.The Predictive Planning team (PrePlan) is responsible for crafting and implementing cutting-edge machine learning solutions that forecast future scenarios and dictate the Waymo Driver's actions. Our goal is to harness Waymo’s vast driving data to create robust, generalizable, and high-performing deep neural networks, allowing our autonomous vehicles to navigate intricate environments safely and efficiently.In this hybrid role, you will collaborate closely with our PrePlan team under the guidance of a dedicated manager, with the team assignment occurring post-on-site interviews.

Waymo is pioneering the future of autonomous driving technology with a commitment to becoming the most trusted driver worldwide. Since its inception as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has dedicated itself to developing the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—with the goal of enhancing mobility access and saving countless lives currently lost to traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver not only powers our fully autonomous ride-hail service but is also adaptable across various vehicle platforms and applications. Having completed over ten million rider-only trips and autonomously navigated more than 100 million miles on public roads, our technology has undergone extensive testing, including tens of billions of miles in simulations across more than 15 U.S. states.The Simulator Team at Waymo specializes in creating cutting-edge simulations of realistic environments designed for the rigorous testing and training of the Waymo Driver. Our diverse and collaborative team comprises software engineers, machine learning (ML) engineers, and data scientists, all united in our mission to develop industry-leading simulation solutions utilizing advanced ML algorithms to measure and enhance the Waymo Driver's performance. By leveraging machine learning, we meticulously model real-world scenarios, including realistic agents such as vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, roads, traffic control systems, and varying weather conditions.To enhance the fidelity and steerability of our simulations, we integrate the latest ML technologies, including large foundation models trained on our exclusive datasets and advanced diffusion techniques. Our investment in robust infrastructure facilitates the swift setup and deployment of multiple scenarios for comprehensive testing of our autonomous driving systems.In this hybrid role, you will report to a Senior Engineering Manager.

Join our dynamic team at LinkedIn as a Distinguished Software Engineer in Machine Learning. In this pivotal role, you will lead innovative projects that enhance our growth strategies through cutting-edge machine learning techniques. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement advanced algorithms that drive our product offerings and influence key decisions.