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Machine Learning Engineer
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About The Company
Waymo is a pioneering autonomous driving technology company dedicated to transforming mobility and enhancing road safety. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has established itself as a leader in developing advanced driver-assistance systems and fully autonomous vehicles. Our mission is to be the world's most trusted driver, leveraging cutting-edge technology to improve access to mobility while significantly reducing traffic-related fatalities. The Waymo Driver, our flagship autonomous driving system, powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and is adaptable to various vehicle platforms and use cases. With over ten million rider-only trips completed and more than 100 million miles driven on public roads across multiple states, Waymo continues to push the boundaries of autonomous vehicle technology through innovation and rigorous testing.
About The Role
We are seeking a talented and experienced Machine Learning Engineer to join our newly established team in London, UK. This team will collaborate closely with our teams in MTV and Oxford to develop foundational models that enhance the realism and performance of autonomous vehicle simulations. The role involves building scalable machine learning and data systems, designing innovative simulation workflows, and developing insight tools that accelerate evaluation and onboard development processes. You will work on integrating large models into our simulation environment, improving the accuracy of simulated worlds, and contributing to the development of metrics that quantify realism in autonomous vehicle testing scenarios. As part of this hybrid role reporting to an Engineering Manager, you will be instrumental in advancing Waymo’s simulation capabilities, which are critical for training and evaluating our autonomous driving systems.
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Qualifications
- Minimum of 7+ years of experience in applied Deep Learning
- 7+ years of coding and system design expertise
- Proven experience in solving complex production problems using state-of-the-art machine learning techniques
- Experience transitioning research into scalable production systems
- Strong background in Data Analysis or Data Science
- At least 1+ years of people management experience
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills
- Experience working with large models and simulation environments is preferred
Responsibilities
- Join a world-class research engineering team to advance ultra-realistic autonomous vehicle simulations through foundation models
- Collaborate with teams in Waymo Oxford to leverage large models for improving simulation realism
- Design and conduct experiments to push the frontiers of autonomous vehicle simulation technology
- Develop and refine metrics to evaluate the realism of simulated worlds
- Train, evaluate, and integrate large-scale models into simulation platforms and downstream applications
- Participate in hiring efforts to attract outstanding research engineers from diverse backgrounds
- Translate research ideas into production-ready solutions within a collaborative engineering environment
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Benefits
- Competitive salary range of £155,000—£163,000 GBP
- Discretionary annual bonus program
- Equity incentive plan
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Collaborative and innovative work environment within a leading autonomous driving company
Equal Opportunity
Waymo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and provided with equal opportunities to succeed regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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