Machine Learning Engineer, Autonomous Driving Validation

Waymo LLC; Mountain View (CA); Remote; USD 175,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Waymo LLC is seeking an Engineer in Driver Refinement and Validation (DRV) to bridge ML and real-world vehicle performance. You will develop ML-powered systems, fine-tune models for perception and planning, and write production-grade code to enable safe autonomous driving.

The role requires 3+ years deploying ML systems in production, strong Python/C++ skills, and proficiency with PyTorch or JAX. Remote options may apply, with compensation reflecting location and experience.

Qualifications

• MS in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or related technical field
• 3+ years of industry experience deploying, evaluating, and maintaining ML-based systems in real-world, production environments
• Proficient programming skills in Python and/or C++, with strong analytical and debugging abilities
• Expertise with modern deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or JAX

Responsibilities

• Develop next-generation, ML-powered systems that enhance the capabilities of the ML driver
• Fine-tune, adapt, and benchmark state-of-the-art generative models to improve perception, motion prediction, and trajectory planning
• Write high-quality, scalable, and thoroughly tested code to bring cutting-edge ML into production
• Partner with world-class engineers and product managers to deliver safe and smooth autonomous vehicle behaviors

Skills

Python

C++

ML deployment

Debugging

Education

MS in CS/ML/Robotics or related

Tools

PyTorch

JAX

Job description

Waymo LLC is seeking an Engineer in Driver Refinement and Validation (DRV) to bridge ML and real-world vehicle performance. You will develop ML-powered systems, fine-tune models for perception and planning, and write production-grade code to enable safe autonomous driving.

The role requires 3+ years deploying ML systems in production, strong Python/C++ skills, and proficiency with PyTorch or JAX. Remote options may apply, with compensation reflecting location and experience.