Waymo is looking to improve the performance of its autonomous driving technology by developing machine learning techniques for evaluation systems.
Requirements
- Strong coding experience in C++ and/or Python
- Experience in at least one of: Foundational Models, VLM, Deep Learning
- Experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face's transformers, along with expertise in deep learning models and ML deployment at scale
- Experience with building tools for applied machine learning, including MLOps, evaluation/validation techniques, and model performance optimization
- Large-scale data processing and analytical skills
- Deep learning experience with Transformers
- Gen AI LLM/VLM experience
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of cutting edge Deep Learning and machine learning models to enhance human-led triaging and introduce automation for high-volume workflows
- Design and build Gen AI LLM/VLM solutions for self driving car behavior analysis and anomaly detection
- Proactively monitor and assimilate best practices from within Alphabet and the broader industry to develop a Reinforcement Learning from human preference-based data collection and evaluation system
- Enhance User Feedback Analysis, collaborate seamlessly with product and business teams to design and implement tools for multi-label classifications, sentiment assessment, comment summarization, root cause analysis and trend analysis of rider feedback
- Oversee the production and optimization of machine learning models aiming to assess Waymo’s expansive fleet of vehicles that cumulatively travel millions of miles
- Drive technical direction, and provide technical inputs and guidance to the team
- Work closely with PMs and TPMs to help define product requirements and align the technical agenda with the company's business objectives
Other
- B.S. in Computer Science, Robotics, Machine Learning, similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of experience with hands-on experience in machine learning projects
- M.S. or Ph.D. degree Computer Science or related quantitative field with a specialization of machine learning (preferred)
- Collaborate closely with multiple teams (e.g., Prediction, Planning, Research), other technical leads, and senior leaderships across Waymo to deliver on key strategic efforts
