Staff TLM, Perception, Fine-Tuning & Model Releases

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, aiming to become the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has dedicated itself to developing the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access and reduce the tragic loss of life due to traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver powers our fully autonomous ride-hailing service and can be adapted to various vehicle platforms and use cases. With over ten million rider-only trips and extensive experience driving autonomously over 100 million miles on public roadways, complemented by tens of billions of miles in simulations across 15+ U.S. states, we are leading the way in this transformative field.The Perception team is responsible for creating the systems that learn the spatial-temporal representations and semantic meanings of the self-driving car's surroundings, effectively enabling the car to 'perceive' its environment. We collaborate closely with downstream teams to optimize and integrate our findings into the Waymo Driver. Our research tackles real-world challenges, leveraging vast amounts of driving data from diverse sensors. As part of our team, you will work on methods for continuous learning from large-scale real-world data, model development and training at scale, behavioral analysis, and system optimization for both onboard and offboard hardware.In this hybrid role, you will report to a Senior Staff Technical Lead Manager.

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, committed to becoming the world's most reliable driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has dedicated itself to developing the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access and significantly reduce the number of lives lost to traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver underpins our fully autonomous ride-hailing service and can be adapted to various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rider-only trips completed, our technology has autonomously navigated more than 100 million miles on public roads and billions in simulation across over 15 U.S. states.The Perception team is responsible for creating systems that learn the spatial-temporal representation and semantic meanings of the self-driving car's environment. Our work involves close collaboration with downstream teams for optimization and integration with the Waymo Driver. We engage in innovative research to tackle real-world challenges while partnering with Alphabet's research teams. With access to extensive driving data from diverse sensors, our engineers are equipped to (1) devise methods for continuous learning from vast real-world datasets, (2) develop scalable models and training processes, (3) analyze real-world behaviors to manage complex interactions, and (4) optimize models for both onboard and offboard hardware.Within the Perception domain, our Sensor Pipelines team addresses a variety of real-world challenges beyond mere object detection, including weather conditions, road surface understanding, visibility, and the identification of exceptional events surrounding the vehicle. These pipelines encompass a wide range of sensing technologies while integrating throughout the Perception stack and collaborating with planning components.In this hybrid role, you will report to a Director and lead a team of engineers dedicated to Perception machine learning pipelines.Your Responsibilities:Oversee large teams of software engineers tackling diverse Perception product challenges through machine learning, focusing on team development and recruitment to foster resilient, high-performing teams.Guide the team in designing top-tier machine learning solutions in partnership with Technical Leads, nurturing an environment of excellence and high achievement.Act as the team's representative within the broader Perception and Onboard group, collaborating with other leaders on staffing and strategic planning. Establish team Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and formulate actionable plans to achieve them.

Waymo is a pioneering autonomous driving technology company with a vision to become the most trusted driver in the world. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, we have dedicated ourselves to developing the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access while preventing countless lives lost in traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver is the backbone of our fully autonomous ride-hailing service and can be adapted to various vehicle platforms and product use cases. To date, the Waymo Driver has successfully completed over ten million rider-only trips, backed by its extensive experience of autonomously navigating over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions of miles in simulation across more than 15 U.S. states.The Perception team is responsible for creating the systems that interpret spatial-temporal representations and their semantic meanings of the environment surrounding the self-driving car. We collaborate closely with downstream teams to optimize and integrate these systems into the Waymo Driver. Our team conducts innovative research to solve real-world challenges and partners with research teams at Alphabet, leveraging millions of miles of driving data from a diverse range of sensors. This enables our engineers to (1) devise methods for continuous learning from large-scale real-world data, (2) design and scale model training, (3) analyze real-world behavior and develop systems for managing real-world complexities, and (4) optimize models for our onboard and offboard hardware.In this hybrid role, you will report to a Senior Staff Technical Lead Manager.

Waymo, an innovator in autonomous driving technology, is dedicated to becoming the world's most reliable driver. Originating as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, our focus has been on creating the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access and prevent traffic-related fatalities. The Waymo Driver supports our fully autonomous ride-hail service and can be integrated into various vehicle platforms for diverse applications. With over ten million rides provided and experience from driving more than 100 million miles on public roads combined with billions of miles in simulation across 15+ U.S. states, we’re at the forefront of a transportation revolution.The Perception team is responsible for developing systems that learn spatial-temporal representations and their semantic meanings within the autonomous vehicle's environment. Collaborating closely with other teams for optimization and integration into the Waymo Driver, we engage in research to tackle practical challenges and work with Alphabet's research teams. With access to millions of miles of diverse driving data, our engineers can (1) create methods for efficient and continuous learning from large-scale real-world data, (2) build and train models at scale, (3) analyze real-world behavior to manage complex interactions, and (4) optimize models for our onboard and offboard hardware.In this hybrid role, you will report directly to a Technical Lead Manager.

Waymo is pioneering the future of autonomous driving with a commitment to being the world’s most trusted driver. Since its inception as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has been dedicated to creating the Waymo Driver—the world's most experienced driver. This innovation aims to enhance mobility access while drastically reducing traffic-related fatalities. The Waymo Driver currently powers our fully autonomous ride-hail services and is adaptable to various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rides provided and an extensive driving experience accumulated over 100 million miles on public roads, plus tens of billions of simulated miles across more than 15 U.S. states, we are setting the standard for safety and reliability in transportation.We are on the lookout for an accomplished Technical Lead Manager (TLM) to guide our Vehicle Understanding team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the production modules pertinent to Vehicle Understanding for the Waymo Driver. This encompasses the fine-grained classification of vehicles (e.g., emergency, railed, construction, towing), their states (e.g., warning, temporal blockage, active loading/unloading), and their intents (e.g., lane changes, stalled/slow vehicles, double-parking, unparking). As a key player in Waymo's expansion both domestically and internationally, your contributions will have an immediate impact on enhancing the generalizability of the Waymo Driver.In this hybrid position, you will report directly to our Senior Staff TLM of Semantics Understanding.

Join Waymo as a Senior Staff Software Engineer specializing in TLM (Traffic Light Management). In this crucial role, you will lead the design and development of innovative software solutions that enhance our autonomous vehicle systems. Your expertise will contribute significantly to improving traffic management systems and ensuring seamless operations for our fleet.

About UsAurora is dedicated to advancing self-driving technology for a safer, more efficient, and widely accessible future.The Aurora Driver is set to revolutionize mobility and logistics, enhancing safety and efficiency for everyone.At Aurora, you'll collaborate with a team of passionate individuals, tackling complex challenges and enhancing your expertise. Stay updated on our latest innovations by visiting aurora.tech or by following us on LinkedIn.Aurora seeks talented professionals with diverse backgrounds to contribute to a transportation ecosystem that enhances safety and accessibility. We are currently looking for a Senior Staff Electrical Engineer - TLM.In this role, your responsibilities will include:Leading a dynamic team of electrical engineers in the development of cutting-edge electronics for LiDAR, Compute, and various hardware products.Collaborating with internal and external teams to gather requirements, define hardware architecture, model, and deliver products that meet performance metrics.Guiding the team in building, integrating, testing, and debugging hardware products, utilizing advanced software tools and testing equipment.Enhancing electrical engineering processes to ensure compliance with safety, execution, and quality standards.Partnering with mechanical, operations, and validation teams to refine high-quality electrical designs for manufacturing.

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 committed to developing the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access and ultimately save lives lost to traffic incidents. The Waymo Driver not only powers our fully autonomous ride-hail service but is also adaptable to various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rider-only trips facilitated and more than 100 million miles driven autonomously on public roads, along with extensive simulation across over 15 U.S. states, we are redefining transportation.The Software Engineering team is the brain behind Waymo’s autonomous driving capability. Our systems empower the Waymo Driver to accurately perceive its surroundings, make informed decisions, and safely transport individuals to their destinations. We tackle complex technical challenges in robotics, perception, decision-making, and deep learning, collaborating closely with hardware and systems engineers. If you are a software engineer or researcher with a passion for Level 4 autonomous driving, we want to connect with you.The Sensor Foundations Team is essential in providing clean, optimized sensor data through robust APIs to our Perception models. We aim to abstract hardware differences and deliver low-level Perception signals using advanced algorithms or machine learning approaches. Team projects require a versatile skill set, including robotics, system integration, code optimization, and machine learning expertise.Within the Optimization sub-team, we leverage our knowledge of CPUs, GPUs, and sophisticated algorithms to rapidly process Waymo’s sensor data, feeding it into Perception ML models. Our focus on low-level compute hardware understanding allows us to apply this knowledge throughout the entire technology stack. We are seeking a Tech-Lead Manager with expertise in CPU, GPU, or system-level optimization to guide our small team of Software Engineers. Depending on your experience, you may also oversee system-level optimization and manage our compute resources.This position follows a hybrid work model and reports directly to the Technical Lead Manager of the Sensor Foundations team.

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the world's most trusted driver. Originating as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, our mission is to enhance mobility access and save lives through innovative solutions. The Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—powers our fully autonomous ride-hail service and adapts to various vehicle platforms and use cases. With over ten million rider-only trips and 100 million miles driven autonomously on public roads, we are transforming the future of transportation.We are on the lookout for a seasoned Technical Lead Manager (TLM) to spearhead our Vehicle Understanding team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee production modules related to Vehicle Understanding for the Waymo Driver, focusing on vehicle classification, states, and intents. This position is crucial for Waymo's expansion both domestically and internationally, allowing you to make a significant impact and drive innovative changes that enhance the generalizability of the Waymo Driver.In this hybrid position, you will report directly to our Senior Staff TLM of Semantics Understanding.

Waymo is a leader in autonomous driving technology dedicated to becoming the most trusted driver in the world. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, our focus has been on creating the Waymo Driver—an exceptional driver that enhances mobility access while significantly reducing traffic-related fatalities. The Waymo Driver not only supports our fully autonomous ride-hailing service but can also be adapted to various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rider-only trips completed, our technology has safely navigated more than 100 million miles on public roads and processed tens of billions of miles in simulation across over 15 U.S. states.The Perception Data team at Waymo plays a critical role in shaping the strategy and technical direction for all data utilized in training and evaluating the Waymo Driver's perception capabilities. We manage the complete data lifecycle, developing automated systems and 'infrastructure-as-product' solutions that convert vast amounts of driving sensor data into high-quality training datasets. Our team tackles complex challenges, including active learning loops and open-vocabulary modeling, bridging raw data with advanced machine learning techniques.By integrating data ingestion, curation, and evaluation into a unified ecosystem, we facilitate the swift development of foundational models and next-generation perception systems. We work closely with Machine Learning, Infrastructure, and Evaluation teams to address intricate data challenges, ensuring our models can effectively interpret the long-tail of rare events. Ultimately, our contributions lay the groundwork for the Waymo Driver to operate safely in diverse environments.

Waymo is a pioneering autonomous driving technology firm on a mission to become the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has been dedicated to developing the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access while aiming to save thousands of lives lost in traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver serves as the backbone for our fully autonomous ride-hail service and has the potential to be integrated across various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rider-only trips facilitated by its extensive experience of more than 100 million miles driven autonomously on public roads and tens of billions of miles in simulation across over 15 U.S. states, Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous technology.At Waymo, machine learning models form the essence of our fully autonomous driving capabilities. These models empower the Waymo Driver to interpret its surroundings, make accurate decisions, and transport individuals safely to their destinations. We tackle intricate technical challenges in perception, planning, and control, collaborating closely with hardware and systems engineers. If you are passionate about Level 4 autonomous driving, we would love to connect with you.As an intern at Waymo, you will collaborate with industry leaders on impactful projects that contribute significantly to our mission. We believe in a reciprocal learning experience: you will apply your expertise while gaining opportunities to expand your skill set. Interns are integral to our culture and serve as a vital part of our talent pipeline. Join Waymo for an engaging and fulfilling internship experience!This internship will be conducted on-site at our headquarters in Mountain View, CA.

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, committed to becoming the world's most trusted driver. Originating as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, our focus has been on developing the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™. Our mission is to enhance mobility access while 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 rider-only trips facilitated, our technology has driven over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulated environments across more than 15 U.S. states.The Perception team is responsible for designing systems that learn spatial-temporal representations and their semantic meanings within the self-driving car's environment. We collaborate with downstream teams for optimization and integration into the Waymo Driver. Our research addresses real-world challenges while working alongside Alphabet's research teams. By utilizing millions of miles of driving data from diverse sensors, engineers are empowered to (1) create efficient learning methods from large-scale real-world data, (2) develop scalable models and training processes, (3) analyze real-world behaviors to manage the complexities of real-world interactions, and (4) optimize models for both our onboard and offboard hardware.In this hybrid role, you will report directly to a Senior Staff Technical Lead Manager.

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the world’s most trusted driver. Originating as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has tirelessly developed the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access and save lives lost to traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver powers our fully autonomous ride-hailing service, and its technology can be adapted to a variety of vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rider-only trips and extensive experience driving over 100 million miles on public roads, alongside tens of billions of miles in simulation across more than 15 U.S. states, our capabilities are unparalleled.The Perception team is integral to Waymo, developing the advanced technology that enables the Waymo Driver to accurately perceive its surroundings, make timely decisions, and ensure safe transportation for passengers. We are engaged in cutting-edge research that addresses tangible challenges and fosters collaboration with research teams at Alphabet. With access to vast amounts of driving data from diverse sensors, we empower machine learning practitioners to create multi-modal models and techniques on a grand scale.In this hybrid role, you will report directly to the Director of Engineering.

Role Overview Anduril Industries is hiring a Staff System Modeling Engineer for Warfighter Systems in Mountain View, California. This role centers on applying advanced modeling methods to improve military systems and support mission success. Work here shapes the effectiveness of defense solutions and has a direct impact on operational outcomes.

Waymo, a leader in autonomous driving technology, aims to become the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo is dedicated to creating the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility accessibility while significantly reducing traffic-related fatalities. Our technology powers a fully autonomous ride-hail service and is adaptable across various vehicle platforms and applications. The Waymo Driver has successfully completed over ten million rider-only trips, supported by extensive real-world driving data accumulated over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulated environments across more than 15 U.S. states.The Perception team is instrumental in developing the system that interprets the spatial-temporal representation and semantic meanings of the car's surroundings. Our collaboration extends to downstream teams for optimization and integration into the Waymo Driver. Engaging in innovative research, we tackle real-world challenges and partner with research experts at Alphabet. With access to millions of miles of diverse sensor data, our engineers focus on developing scalable learning methods from large-scale real-world data, model training, behavioral analysis, and optimization for both onboard and offboard hardware.In this hybrid position, you will report directly to a Staff Technical Lead Manager.

At Waymo, we are pioneering autonomous driving technology, striving to become the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, our mission has been to create the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™. This advanced technology aims to enhance mobility access while significantly reducing the number of lives lost in traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver currently powers our fully autonomous ride-hail service and is adaptable across various vehicle platforms and use cases. With over ten million rider-only trips completed, our system has amassed experience from autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and simulating tens of billions of miles across more than 15 U.S. states.The Perception team is responsible for developing the systems that learn the spatial-temporal representations and their semantic meanings within the car's environment. Our collaborative efforts with downstream teams focus on optimizing and integrating these systems into the Waymo Driver. We conduct groundbreaking research to tackle real-world challenges and partner with research teams at Alphabet. Leveraging millions of miles of driving data collected from diverse sensors, our engineers are empowered to (1) develop methodologies for efficient and continuous learning from large-scale real-world data, (2) design and train models at scale, (3) analyze real-world behaviors and build systems to navigate complex real-world interactions, and (4) optimize our models for both onboard and offboard hardware.In this hybrid role, you will report directly to a Senior Staff Technical Lead Manager.

About Us:Aeva is at the forefront of perception technology, revolutionizing a myriad of industries including automated driving, industrial robotics, consumer electronics, consumer health, and security. Our mission is to pioneer the next generation of perception technologies, integrating essential LiDAR components into a compact silicon photonics chip. Our cutting-edge 4D LiDAR sensors offer unique capabilities, such as instant velocity detection alongside 3D positioning, empowering autonomous devices like vehicles and robots to make smarter, safer decisions.Role Overview:We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Perception Engineer to enhance our classical perception algorithms stack. As a critical member of our dynamic team, you will delve into the capabilities of Aeva’s 4D FMCW LiDARs, pushing the boundaries of autonomous driving performance further than ever before.

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology with a vision to become the world's most reliable driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo is dedicated to developing the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—which aims to enhance mobility access while significantly reducing traffic-related fatalities. The Waymo Driver is the backbone of our fully autonomous ride-hail service and is adaptable across various vehicle platforms and applications. To date, the Waymo Driver has successfully conducted over ten million rider-only trips, leveraging its experience from over 100 million miles driven on public roads and billions of miles in simulation across more than 15 U.S. states.We are in search of passionate and skilled engineers to join our team and spearhead the post-training process for large language models (LLMs) in the realm of autonomous driving. You will collaborate with an exceptional team of researchers and engineers to innovate and elevate the next generation of advanced AI models.

Join Waymo as a Technical Lead Manager for our Release Health team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the technical direction and development of our vehicle release processes. You will lead a talented team, ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency in our software releases, ultimately contributing to the safety and reliability of our autonomous vehicles.

Waymo is leading the way in autonomous driving technology with a mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo is dedicated to developing the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance accessibility to transportation while preventing countless lives lost in traffic accidents. Our innovative Waymo Driver underpins our fully autonomous ride-hailing service and is adaptable to various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rider-only trips facilitated by our technology, we have driven more than 100 million miles on public roads and logged tens of billions of miles in simulation across more than 15 U.S. states.The Perception Evaluation team at Waymo is pioneering advancements in autonomous driving, prioritizing the safety and reliability of our self-driving systems. Our team leverages state-of-the-art tools and methodologies to rigorously evaluate the performance of our perception systems, which are essential for the safe and effective operation of autonomous vehicles. We are currently seeking a Software Engineer to be instrumental in shaping the future of transportation and enhancing the quality and reliability of Waymo's autonomous vehicles.In this hybrid role, you will report directly to an Engineering Manager.