Staff Computer Vision and Robotics Engineer

Waymo is a pioneering autonomous driving technology company dedicated to becoming the world’s most reliable driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, we have concentrated on developing the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—which aims to enhance mobility access and prevent traffic-related fatalities. The Waymo Driver supports Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hailing service and is adaptable across various vehicle platforms and product applications. Having completed over ten million rider-only trips, our technology has autonomously driven over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulations across more than 15 U.S. states.Our Semantics team is committed to producing the highest-fidelity and most comprehensive offboard perception autolabels at scale, serving as the cornerstone for training and validating our autonomous vehicle stack. We are an advanced ML and engineering team utilizing cutting-edge computer vision, deep learning, and generative AI technologies to automatically analyze driving logs, generate detailed scene understanding, and fuel the data engine that allows Waymo to scale safely and efficiently.In this hybrid role, you will report directly to a Technical Lead Manager.Your Responsibilities Will Include:Developing and training state-of-the-art computer vision and multimodal models (e.g., Gemini) to extract rich semantic information such as object attributes and scene properties essential for the AI agent.Designing and implementing a scalable AI agent framework that integrates large foundation models (e.g., Gemini) with outputs from our perception models and internal knowledge bases.Utilizing Fine-tuning and Reinforcement Learning (RL) techniques to establish a 'data flywheel' that continually enhances the system’s captioning and reasoning capabilities through automated feedback.Creating and prototyping innovative prompting strategies for Vision-Language Models (VLMs) to elicit complex causal reasoning related to driving scenarios.Collaborating closely with the ML Infrastructure, Perception, Behavior, and AI Foundation teams to define data requirements and integrate the captioning system into the broader ML development lifecycle.Taking ownership of the entire system lifecycle, from advanced model development and prototyping to production deployment and scaling for massive data generation.

About Corvus RoboticsAt Corvus Robotics, we are revolutionizing warehouse inventory management. Our innovative drones utilize advanced computer vision and robotics to automate inventory tracking, ensuring enhanced worker safety and increased operational efficiency. We envision a future where data-driven inventory solutions optimize the global economy, fostering prosperity for all.Role OverviewWe are seeking a skilled Senior Computer Vision and Machine Learning Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will design and implement compute-efficient models for our deployed robots, extracting and analyzing vast sensor data to enhance environmental awareness and deliver actionable inventory insights to our clients. We thrive on creativity, problem-solving, and ongoing learning, encouraging you to explore the latest technologies to bolster our machine learning capabilities.Your ResponsibilitiesDevelop cutting-edge solutions for complex computer vision tasks, including monocular and stereo depth estimation, learning-based structure-from-motion, 3D occupancy networks, scene understanding, and object detection.Enhance the performance, accuracy, and speed of compute-constrained models.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement CV/ML models in production environments.Refine ML pipelines and infrastructure for effective dataset management, training, and deployment.Engage in research and development initiatives (20% of your time) to experiment with state-of-the-art techniques and technologies.Contribute to business value by leveraging your expertise across robotics, software, and deployment teams.This position offers a hybrid work environment in Mountain View, CA. While U.S. work authorization is preferred, we are open to sponsoring visas for the right candidate.

Waymo seeks a Senior Machine Learning Engineer with a focus on Large Language Model (LLM) and Vision-Language Model (VLM) distillation. This role is based in Mountain View, California, and centers on advancing the machine learning models that drive Waymo’s autonomous vehicles. Collaboration with both data science and engineering teams is a key part of the work, with an emphasis on refining and optimizing model performance. Key responsibilities Design and implement algorithms to distill LLMs and VLMs for greater efficiency. Work with large datasets to support learning and adaptation in self-driving systems. Partner with cross-functional teams to bring optimized models into production environments. Continually improve the performance and efficiency of models that power autonomous driving technology. Requirements Hands-on experience with machine learning, with a strong background in LLM and VLM distillation. Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to apply machine learning creatively to practical challenges. Interest in tackling real-world problems related to autonomous vehicles.

About CoupangCoupang is on a mission to delight our customers. We strive to create an experience that makes our customers wonder how they ever lived without us. As a trailblazer in the e-commerce industry, we are revolutionizing shopping, dining, and living by leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovation. We have rapidly grown to become one of the leading e-commerce companies in South Korea, earning a reputation for reliability and excellence.We embody the spirit of a startup while enjoying the resources and stability of a large global public company. Our environment fosters entrepreneurship, allowing us to continuously innovate and launch new services at a remarkable pace. At Coupang, we value hands-on contributions and encourage our team members to take initiative and make a tangible impact.We are excited to announce the formation of an innovative startup within Coupang dedicated to the in-house development of Robotics and Automation technology aimed at enhancing our fulfillment and logistics network. The Global Operations Automation and Robotics Technology (GO ART) team is tasked with designing and implementing state-of-the-art automation and robotics solutions that will redefine logistics at Coupang. This is a unique opportunity to join a pioneering team within a top e-commerce company in Asia, with offices located in Mountain View, Seoul, or Seattle.

Waymo, an innovative leader in autonomous driving technology, is on a mission to redefine mobility by creating the world's most trusted driver. Originating as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has been dedicated to developing the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—aimed at enhancing mobility access and preventing traffic-related fatalities. Our autonomous ride-hail service, powered by the Waymo Driver, has completed over ten million trips, with an impressive track record of driving more than 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulations across 15+ U.S. states.The Perception team plays a crucial role in this journey by constructing systems that learn and interpret the spatial-temporal representations and semantic meanings of the environments surrounding our self-driving vehicles. We collaborate closely with other teams to optimize and integrate these systems into the Waymo Driver, while also conducting cutting-edge research to tackle real-world challenges. Our engineers leverage vast datasets from diverse sensors, allowing them to (1) devise methods for continuously learning from large-scale real-world data, (2) create scalable models and training processes, (3) analyze real-world behaviors to navigate complex interactions, and (4) optimize models for both onboard and offboard hardware.In this hybrid role, you will report to a Technical Lead Manager within the Semantics subgroup of our Perception organization.

Waymo, a leader in autonomous driving technology, is dedicated to becoming the world's most trusted driver. Originating from 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. With our Waymo Driver, we have powered a fully autonomous ride-hail service, achieving over ten million rider-only trips and accumulating experience from over 100 million miles driven on public roads and tens of billions of miles in simulation across more than 15 U.S. states.The Waymo AI Foundations team is on a mission to create machine learning solutions that address critical challenges in autonomous driving, aiming to operate Waymo vehicles safely across numerous cities and under various driving conditions. We actively engage in collaborative efforts with other research teams within Alphabet, focusing on areas such as reinforcement learning, learning from demonstrations, generative modeling, Bayesian inference, hierarchical learning, and robust evaluation.This role follows a hybrid work schedule and you will report to a Senior Staff Software Engineer.

Waymo, a leader in autonomous driving technology, is dedicated to becoming the world’s most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has developed the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access and drastically reduce traffic-related fatalities. With over ten million rider-only trips and the ability to autonomously navigate more than 100 million miles on public roads, Waymo is transforming transportation across 15+ U.S. states.The Waymo Mapping team aims to create a high-resolution map of the world to facilitate safe autonomous driving. We employ both automated and manual mapping techniques and develop the necessary infrastructure to store, process, and distribute our maps. Our team collaborates with several other departments within Waymo that utilize map data.In this role, you will:Design, train, and deploy machine learning models that automate the creation of Waymo's HD maps, allowing for scalability in the Waymo Driver.Utilize and advance cutting-edge ML techniques, including Vision-Language Models (VLMs) and Generative AI, to innovate in mapping automation.Manage the entire model development lifecycle, from data mining and processing to model training, evaluation, validation, and production.Work closely with partner ML teams, such as Waymo Perception and Waymo AI Foundations, to implement pioneering research into scalable, reliable, production-ready solutions.

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 an innovative leader in autonomous driving technology, dedicated to transforming mobility and enhancing safety on the roads. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, our mission is to develop the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—to significantly reduce traffic-related fatalities and improve accessibility to transportation. The Waymo Driver is the backbone of our fully autonomous ride-hailing service and is adaptable across various vehicle platforms and use cases. To date, we have successfully completed over ten million trips and have driven autonomously for more than 100 million miles on public roads along with extensive simulation miles.The Waymo AI Foundations team is at the forefront of advancing machine learning solutions to tackle critical challenges in autonomous driving. Our objective is to ensure the safe operation of Waymo vehicles in diverse urban environments and under varying driving conditions. We actively collaborate with other research teams within Alphabet to drive innovation in areas such as reinforcement learning, generative modeling, and robust evaluation.This position offers a hybrid work schedule, and you will report directly to a Senior Staff Software Engineer.

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, striving to be the world's most trusted driver. Originating as 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 save countless lives that are lost to traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver powers our fully autonomous ride-hailing service and can be integrated into various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rider-only trips completed and extensive experience gained from autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions of miles in simulation across more than 15 states, we are leading the way in transforming transportation.The Waymo Applied Research team is committed to pioneering machine learning solutions that tackle significant challenges in autonomous driving, with the ultimate aim of safely operating Waymo vehicles across numerous cities and diverse driving conditions. Our team actively initiates and nurtures collaborations with other research teams within Alphabet to drive innovation.In this hybrid role, you will report directly to a Technical Lead Manager.

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, striving to become the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo is dedicated to advancing the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility and save lives that are often 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 use cases. With over ten million rider-only trips completed, our technology has driven autonomously for more than 100 million miles on public roads, supported by tens of billions of miles in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.Our Compute Team plays a pivotal role in delivering the compute platform that runs the software stack of fully autonomous vehicles. We specialize in designing high-performance custom silicon, developing cutting-edge system-level compute architectures that maximize performance, power efficiency, and minimize latency. Our multidisciplinary team thrives on collaboration, working closely with various engineering teams to ensure both hardware and software are optimized for peak performance. We are looking for passionate and talented individuals to join us in developing one of the highest-performing automotive compute platforms in the world.In this hybrid role, you will report to a Hardware Engineering Manager.

About Us Nuro is a pioneering self-driving technology company striving to make autonomous vehicles accessible for everyone. Since our founding in 2016, we have been dedicated to creating the world’s most scalable driver, integrating advanced artificial intelligence with automotive-grade hardware. Our flagship technology, the Nuro Driver™, is licensed to support various applications, including robotaxis, commercial fleets, and personally owned vehicles. With a track record of successful self-driving deployments, Nuro is paving the way for automakers and mobility platforms to realize the commercial potential of autonomous vehicles, fostering a safer, more connected future. Role Overview As a Senior Machine Learning Research Scientist focusing on Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models, you will enhance our onboard Behavior & Planning stack to promote safe and robust decision-making in complex driving scenarios. Your expertise will drive the development of multimodal models that integrate scene understanding, contextual reasoning, and planning-relevant representations for real-world autonomous driving. This position emphasizes advancing cutting-edge VLA models, including model development, large-scale training, fine-tuning, evaluation, and optimization for onboard deployment. You will collaborate closely with teams across behavior, planning, perception, systems, and infrastructure to translate research breakthroughs into practical applications deployed in our vehicles. If you are passionate about creating and implementing state-of-the-art VLA systems in robotics, we encourage you to apply. Key Responsibilities Develop and enhance VLA models for onboard Behavior & Planning in autonomous driving systems. Create multimodal models that facilitate safe decision-making in complex and ambiguous driving situations. Research and implement state-of-the-art techniques in vision-language-action modeling, multimodal representation learning, and foundational models for autonomy. Train, fine-tune, and evaluate large-scale VLAs utilizing diverse and real-world driving datasets to improve model quality and robustness. Optimize models for efficient onboard deployment, focusing on inference speed, memory usage, and runtime performance. Collaborate with various teams to define training, evaluation, and deployment requirements. Design effective evaluation methodologies for multimodal models in safety-critical scenarios. Contribute to scalable model and data pipelines that support rapid experimentation and deployment. Qualifications Proven expertise in machine learning, particularly in vision-language-action frameworks. Experience with multimodal model development and evaluation. Strong background in autonomous driving systems and decision-making processes. Familiarity with large-scale data training and optimization techniques. Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Join Our TeamAre you passionate about pioneering projects that harness advanced AI technology to unlock significant benefits from meetings and conversations? Become a vital member of our core AI team at Otter.ai, where you will collaborate with seasoned scientists and engineers dedicated to machine learning. As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, your expertise in software engineering will be crucial in scaling and refining our machine learning systems. You will play a key role in transforming innovative research into production-ready features that enhance Otter’s summarization and conversational intelligence products.Your ContributionsDesign, construct, and advance extensive SID / ASR / NLP / LLM systems that drive essential product experiences, including summarization, chat, and speech comprehension for millions of interactions.Lead the creation and execution of training, fine-tuning, post-training, and inference methodologies for large language and speech models utilizing PyTorch and/or JAX while balancing quality, latency, cost, and dependability.Innovate and enhance model architectures, loss functions, decoding techniques, and training methodologies for speech and language models, guided by research insights and production restrictions.Oversee the entire ML system lifecycle, from initial research prototyping to production deployment, continuous monitoring, iteration, and long-term maintenance.Collaborate closely with product and infrastructure teams to translate groundbreaking research into scalable, production-grade systems that yield measurable user and business outcomes.Champion system-level enhancements in model performance, robustness, observability, and operational excellence using real-world conversational data.Establish technical direction and best practices for ML infrastructure, data pipelines, evaluation frameworks, and deployment workflows within a cloud environment.Diagnose and resolve complex issues related to model behavior, data quality, scalability, and system interactions, often preemptively before they affect users.Mentor and uplift fellow engineers, contributing to team standards, evaluating designs, and fostering a culture of sound technical decision-making and execution.

Join Waymo as an Applied Research Scientist focusing on Perception LLM/VLM technologies. In this role, you will contribute to cutting-edge research and the development of advanced algorithms that enhance our self-driving technology.

Join Our Team at MaticMatic is pioneering the future of home robotics, striving to reclaim the 2.5 trillion hours consumed by household chores each year. Our flagship product, the Matic cleaning robot, delivers groundbreaking autonomous navigation and cleaning capabilities through advanced 3D mapping and adaptive path-tracking.With a strong emphasis on privacy, our robots ensure that all data processing occurs locally, safeguarding your home’s information. We aim to evolve home robotics from single-purpose tools to versatile solutions, creating a seamless integration into everyday life.At Matic, we foster a collaborative and driven culture, united in our mission to develop products that enhance the lives of our customers. Our team is committed to tackling complex challenges with innovative solutions.About the RoleWe are on the lookout for a Senior Research Engineer who will spearhead innovative perception research and advance our autonomous robotics platform. This role offers the chance to influence the technical direction of our perception stack while mentoring a passionate team of engineers.The ideal candidate possesses a strong problem-solving mindset and the ability to translate ideas into tangible, market-ready products. We seek detail-oriented innovators ready to push the boundaries of robotic perception technology.Key ResponsibilitiesDrive research projects aimed at addressing intricate perception challenges within dynamic home environments.Design and develop cutting-edge computer vision algorithms that extend beyond existing industry standards.Create novel neural network architectures tailored for edge deployment and real-time processing.Lead the development of advanced 3D geometric vision systems for improved spatial understanding.Establish and optimize robust machine learning infrastructure to support research initiatives.

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.

About UsNuro is at the forefront of self-driving technology, dedicated to making autonomy available to everyone. Established in 2016, we are developing the world's most scalable driver by merging innovative AI with robust automotive hardware. Our flagship technology, the Nuro Driver™, is licensed to facilitate a variety of applications, from robotaxis to commercial fleets and personal vehicles. With years of successful self-driving deployments, Nuro is paving the way for automakers and mobility platforms to achieve commercial-scale autonomy, enabling a safer, more interconnected future.Role OverviewOur Sensor Data and Calibration team is expanding, and we are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in robotics and machine learning. You will be responsible for designing both online and offline unstructured (targetless) sensor calibration algorithms. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in the research, development, and application of machine learning methods utilizing various sensor data types (IMU, camera, lidar, radar, etc.). Familiarity with classical state estimation techniques, such as non-linear least-squares optimization and Lie algebra, is a plus.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop cutting-edge state estimation and calibration algorithms leveraging both traditional robotics and modern machine learning techniques.Evaluate and characterize the accuracy and performance metrics of state estimation and calibration algorithms.Integrate calibration pipelines into the autonomy system while monitoring onboard performance and resource usage.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance ML model training and overall performance assessment.Address critical inquiries regarding sensor data and overall autonomy effectiveness.

Join Our TeamAt Unity, we are creating an exceptional ad-tech ecosystem that connects billions of users with the games and experiences they cherish. The Advertiser Growth team plays a pivotal role in this mission, managing the online ads delivery stack, which includes auction, pacing, and bidding systems. As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you will significantly contribute to modernizing our core infrastructure and developing backend systems for next-generation AI agents that transform the campaign experience. This position provides an exciting opportunity to tackle complex system challenges at a massive scale while directly impacting Unity’s revenue growth.

Join Waymo as a Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer specializing in Depot Automation, where you will play a vital role in transforming the future of transportation through cutting-edge machine learning solutions.Your expertise will drive innovation and efficiency, ensuring our autonomous vehicles operate seamlessly in various environments. Collaborate with a team of passionate engineers and researchers to develop and implement advanced algorithms that enhance our depot operations.