Staff ML Lead — Perception & Semantics (Hybrid)

Neura Market; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 251,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Waymo, the leader in autonomous driving technology, seeks a Senior ML/CV Lead to own a perception model and drive long-term improvements for scaling Waymo Driver. The role is hybrid and reports to a Senior Staff Technical Lead Manager.

The candidate will build and mentor teams while guiding technical and staffing decisions to ensure successful project delivery. Required are 5+ years in ML/CV, 2+ years leading ML teams, and proficiency in Python with PyTorch or JAX.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Machine Learning and/or Computer Vision.
• 2+ years in managing ML engineering or research teams.
• Proficiency in Python and modern ML frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Own an onboard perception model and platform critical for semantic understanding.
• Define the roadmap for the above and plan long-term improvements for scaling goals.
• Build resilient, high-performing teams through people development and hiring; make staffing and technical decisions; deliver projects.

Skills

Machine learning / CV experience

People leadership

Python programming

Education

Bachelor's in CS or related

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

PyTorch

JAX

C++

Job description

Waymo, the leader in autonomous driving technology, seeks a Senior ML/CV Lead to own a perception model and drive long-term improvements for scaling Waymo Driver. The role is hybrid and reports to a Senior Staff Technical Lead Manager.

The candidate will build and mentor teams while guiding technical and staffing decisions to ensure successful project delivery. Required are 5+ years in ML/CV, 2+ years leading ML teams, and proficiency in Python with PyTorch or JAX.