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Waymo

Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Vehicle Compliance Reasoning

Waymo

Published 11 May 2026
San Francisco, CA, USA
251K - 310K USD Annual
Full Time

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Role Highlights

Languages used

Python

Key skills

Deep Learning
Data Mining
Reinforcement Learning
Feature Engineering
Prompt Engineering
Machine Learning
Motion Planning
Applied ML
Fine Tuning
Computer Science
API Design
LLMs
Architecture
Modelling
DataSets
Perception
Research
PhD
Robotics

Tools, Libraries and Frameworks

JAX
PyTorch
Tensorflow

Description

The role involves leading and developing machine learning solutions for autonomous driving decision-making and motion planning. The software engineer will analyze, fine-tune, and evaluate model performance using data-driven approaches. Responsibilities include integrating and deploying models on vehicle fleets while conducting end-to-end validation and monitoring. The position requires prototyping and deploying novel solutions to improve driving logic. Additionally, the role involves collaborating with partner teams and mentoring engineers on the adoption of machine learning approaches for reasoning problems.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related field. A minimum of 7 years of software engineering or machine learning experience is required. Proficiency in Python and at least one deep learning framework is necessary. Applicants must demonstrate experience in applied machine learning, large-scale model management, and API design.

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About the company

Waymo

Description

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company that began as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009. With a mission to enhance mobility and safety, Waymo has developed the Waymo Driver, powering their fully autonomous ride-hailing and local delivery services. To date, Waymo has achieved over 20 million miles of autonomous driving on public roads across 25 US cities and 20 billion miles of simulation testing. The company emphasizes mission-driven innovation and a collaborative culture, aiming to improve access to mobility while prioritizing safety and community impact.

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