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Sr Staff Tech Lead in USA

Waymo
Full time
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USA
09/02/2026
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Mountain View, CA

Responsibilities

Set the long-term technical roadmap for next-generation multimodal perception architectures.
Architect unified, scalable representations across diverse sensor modalities and heterogeneous sensor suites.
Lead cross-functional initiatives across Perception and Planner and collaborate with hardware and infrastructure teams on onboard optimization.
Mentor machine-learning engineers and foster rapid prototyping and rigorous benchmarking.
Develop and ship large-scale, production-grade machine-learning models and systems.

Requirements

BS or MS in Computer Science, Robotics, Machine Learning, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
At least 8 years of industry experience in machine learning, AI, or computer vision.
A proven track record of architecting and shipping large-scale, production-grade machine-learning models.
Expert proficiency in Python, C++, and modern machine-learning frameworks such as PyTorch, JAX, or TensorFlow.
Experience leading large technical initiatives as a Tech Lead across cross-functional teams.
Preferred: PhD with a publication record at top-tier venues.
Preferred: industrial experience with multimodal foundation models, 3D perception, or end-to-end autonomous-driving systems.
Preferred: experience designing modular, sensor-agnostic perception frameworks that scale across diverse configurations.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangement.
Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus program.
Eligibility for an equity incentive plan.
Generous company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
Full-time position.

Salary: $298k - $368k/yr

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