Tech Lead Manager ML Optimization
Waymo · Mountain View, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 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
In this role, you will lead the development and deployment of large-scale machine learning models at Waymo, focusing on optimizing model efficiency across various platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of data generation, model development, and deployment, while also mentoring junior engineers and managing a medium-sized team. Your responsibilities include innovating performance optimizations, conducting performance analysis, and translating state-of-the-art model architectures into actionable deliverables.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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
- 10+ years of professional software engineering experience
- At least 5 years in machine learning infrastructure
- Experience using ML accelerator profiling tools
- Solid experience in development and optimization of ML infrastructure tools like DeepSpeed, PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX
- Deep understanding of state-of-the-art machine learning models and architectures
- Strong leadership skills with experience in cross-functional teams
What you get
- Discretionary annual bonus program
- Equity incentive plan
- Generous Company benefits program
Worth weighing
- Salary range provided is quite broad, actual pay may vary significantly based on various factors
- Role involves managing a medium-sized team, which may require additional leadership skills
- Focus on cutting-edge ML models and optimizations may require continuous learning and adaptation
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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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