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Sr Staff Tech Lead, Machine Learning Engineer, Perception

Waymo · Mountain View, California, United States, San Francisco, California, United States

Posted 15 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
15 days
Waymo's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Waymo's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Waymo
low
0 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
2026-09-17

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

In this role, you will lead the technical roadmap for multi-modal perception architectures at Waymo, focusing on advancements in machine learning and scene representation. You'll collaborate with various teams to optimize architectures for both onboard and offboard systems, mentor other engineers, and drive cross-functional initiatives. Your work will leverage extensive driving data to enhance the Waymo Driver's capabilities.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
4/5
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

  • BS or MS in Computer Science, Robotics, Machine Learning, or equivalent practical experience
  • 8+ years of industry experience in Machine Learning, AI or Computer Vision
  • Proven track record of architecting and shipping large-scale, production-grade machine learning models
  • Expert proficiency in Python, C++, and modern ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow)
  • Demonstrated experience leading large technical initiatives as a Tech Lead across cross-functional teams

Nice to have

  • PhD with a publication record at top-tier venues
  • Strong industrial experience multi-modal foundation models, 3D perception, or end-to-end autonomous driving systems
  • Experience designing modular, sensor-agnostic perception frameworks that scale across diverse configurations

What you get

  • Discretionary annual bonus program
  • Equity incentive plan
  • Generous Company benefits program

Worth weighing

  • Salary range is quite high, indicating a senior level role
  • Role involves significant leadership and cross-functional collaboration
  • Hybrid role with potential for remote work, but specifics depend on location

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Listed by Waymo on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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