Staff Machine Learning Engineer (Simulation)

The Driver Understanding and Evaluation team at Waymo develops a rich understanding of Waymo Driver's behavior

With over 1 million driverless miles per week, it is critical that Waymo can understand and assess the behavior of all its vehicles - both in the field and in simulation - with automated algorithms

The learned metrics team is a strategic bet to use machine learning to ensure we can scale to meet Waymo's goals

We collaborate across teams to bring ML to production systems and build what is Waymo's reward function

We build and operate large-scale machine learning and data systems, simulation workflows, and insight tools

We combine expert human judgements and advanced machine learning models to deliver training and evaluation data for the Waymo driver

We are looking for researchers and software engineers who are passionate about developing production grade machine learning systems for our autonomous vehicles and have an incessant drive to improve the performance of our technology stack

In this hybrid role, you will report to an Engineering Manager

Report into the TLM for the Learned Metrics Team

Develop ML models that assess our autonomous vehicle's behavior

Develop ML infrastructure to support performant models

Collaborate across teams to bring state-of-the-art to production

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
• Personalized workplace adjustments for diverse needs and abilities, including physical, mental, and neurodivergent considerations
• Access to mental health apps
• Onsite wellness centers
• Second medical opinion for you and your loved ones
• Support programs including menopause benefit
• Medical advocacy program for transgender employees
• Counseling services
• Competitive compensation
• Regular bonus and equity performance grant opportunities
• Generous 401(k) and regional retirement plans
• Annual cross-company compensation review and pay equity analysis
• 1-on-1 financial coaching
• Fertility and growing family assistance
• Parental leave and baby bonding leave
• Survivor income benefit
• Backup childcare
• Elder care and support
• Caregiver leave
• Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, sick leave, parental leave, disability, and holidays
• Jury duty leave
• Military leave
• Hybrid work model with remote work opportunities also available
• Educational reimbursement
• Peer learning and coaching platform
• Donation matching programs
• Volunteer hours
• Employee resource groups
• Internal community groups and local culture clubs
• Inspiring spaces to work, recharge, and collaborate with fellow Waymonauts
• On-site meals and snacks
• Fitness centers, massage programs, and ergonomic support
• On-demand fitness, wellbeing, and cooking classes
• Commuter benefits