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Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Maneuvering Tech

Waymo· Software Engineering
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Mountain View, California, San Francisco, California, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania$251k - $310kFull-timePosted 5d ago

About the role

Engineer in the Driver Refinement and Validation (DRV) group focused on validating and onboard systems to ensure safe, compliant, and smooth autonomous vehicle maneuvers within the Maneuvering Tech domain of Waymo Driver.

Responsibilities

  • Develop next-generation, ML-powered systems that enhance the capabilities of the ML driver and accelerate the rapid scaling of Waymo’s business
  • Fine-tune, adapt, and benchmark state-of-the-art generative models to improve autonomous vehicle 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

Qualifications

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

Skills

Required:Machine learning system deployment and maintenancePython and/or C++ programmingDeep learning frameworks (JAX, PyTorch)

Benefits

  • Health and wellness: medical, dental, vision insurance, mental wellness support, gym membership, wellness programs
  • Financial wellness: competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, equity, provident fund, discounts
  • Flexibility and time off: remote/hybrid options, paid time off, bereavement, sick, parental leave
  • Supporting families: enhanced leave options including 26 weeks for birthing parents and 18 weeks for non-birthing parents
  • Community and personal development: education reimbursement, development programs, mentorship, ERGs, volunteer time off
  • Cool perks: access to Google offices, on-site amenities, at-home fitness and cooking classes
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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