Machine Learning Engineer / Applied Scientist, Prediction & Planning
Waymo · Mountain View, CA USA; San Francisco, CA USA
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 78 days Waymo's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Waymo's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Waymo
- high 348 stale, 9 reposted of 353 open
- Hiring momentum
- 490 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Waymo's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Waymo.
About this role
As a Machine Learning Engineer / Applied Scientist at Waymo, you will design and implement advanced generative models to enhance the planning and prediction capabilities of autonomous vehicles. Your role will involve translating complex driving challenges into machine learning problems, writing scalable code, and collaborating with researchers and engineers to ensure safe vehicle behavior. You will also have opportunities to publish your findings in top-tier academic venues.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Waymo as an employer.
What you need
- PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- Proven track record of publications in top-tier conferences
- Demonstrated impact on the broader ML community through influential research or significant industry contributions
- Hands-on expertise with modern deep learning frameworks (e.g., JAX or PyTorch)
- Proficient programming skills in Python and/or C++
- Strong analytical and debugging abilities
Nice to have
- Specialized research experience in deep learning, reinforcement learning, causal reasoning, or foundation models
- Prior industry experience in applied ML research or software development
- Domain expertise in solving motion planning, prediction, or related robotics problems
- Hands-on experience deploying, evaluating, and maintaining ML-based systems in real-world, production environments
What you get
- Discretionary annual bonus program
- Equity incentive plan
- Generous Company benefits program
Worth weighing
- Salary range is broad and depends on various factors
- Role involves cutting-edge research that may require staying current with rapidly evolving technologies
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Listed by Waymo on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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