About the role
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.
The Waymo Car Experience team is responsible for providing safe and delightful experiences to all riders. You will work closely with the Operation team, to help detect and prevent events such as lost items or passengers in the wrong seat by leveraging data pipelines and machine learning models.
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer, with experience in backend development and building ML data pipelines. In this hybrid role, you will report to an Engineering Manager.
You will:
- Guide all technical aspects of development, including technical requirements definition, design, implementation, unit testing, and integration
- Prompt Engineering to train LLM models on Waymo use cases
- Apply multimedia ML techniques like image recognition and video analysis
- Build ML data pipelines to understand model Precision and Recall
- Design, build, and productionize AI solutions using Google Cloud capabilities and state-of-the-art ML approaches
- Work cross-functionally with teams such as Operations and Remote Assistance
You have:
- BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years experience working with backend technologies (e.g. C++, Spanner)
- Experience in Python and/or C++
- Strong written and verbal communications
We prefer:
- Familiarity with Gemini APIs (or other ML multimedia APIs)
- Familiarity with Google infrastructure (e.g. Spanner, Flume, Borg, Protocol Buffers, OnePlatform)
- Experience in the Self Driving Car industry
- Experience as an Engineering Lead
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Aplyr's read
Waymo is a leader in autonomous vehicle technology, attracting talent passionate about transforming transportation with innovative self-driving solutions.
What's promising
- •Waymo benefits from Alphabet's resources, providing robust support for research and development.
- •The company is pioneering in autonomous vehicle technology, setting industry standards.
- •Waymo's diverse hiring across roles indicates a comprehensive approach to scaling operations.
What to watch
- •Regulatory hurdles could delay widespread adoption of self-driving technology.
- •High competition in the autonomous vehicle market may impact Waymo's market share.
- •Operational challenges in scaling ride-hailing services could affect growth.
Why Waymo
- •Waymo's extensive real-world testing gives it a competitive edge in data-driven development.
- •The company's collaboration with Alphabet enhances its technological capabilities.
- •Waymo's focus on safety and reliability differentiates it in the autonomous vehicle sector.
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About Waymo
Waymo is a self-driving technology company that aims to make it safe and easy for people and things to get where they’re going. As a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous vehicle technology, significantly impacting the future of transportation.
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