Staff Technical Lead Manager, Simulation, Machine Learning
Core
Lead a top-tier applied ML team to build models for autonomous vehicle behavior understanding, evaluation, and anomaly detection using deep learning and Gen AI.
Role type
Staff Technical Lead Manager (Applied Machine Learning & Simulation)
Builds
Production-grade ML systems, simulation workflows, and insight tools for Waymo's autonomous driver.
Domain
Autonomous driving / Machine Learning / Generative AI
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Team leadership (5-15 people), Deep Learning, Generative AI (LLM/VLM), C++, Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face transformers, ML deployment at scale, Multi-label classification, Sentiment analysis, Root cause analysis.
Preferred skills
M.S. or Ph.D. in CS/ML, Transformers expertise, MLOps, Large-scale data processing.
Technologies
TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face transformers, C++, Python, Gen AI LLM/VLM.
Responsibilities
Lead development of Deep Learning models for human-led triaging and automation; Design Gen AI solutions for behavior analysis; Enhance user feedback analysis tools; Oversee production and optimization of ML models; Drive technical direction and provide guidance; Collaborate with PMs and TPMs to define product requirements.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with management responsibilities