Senior Research Scientist, AI Foundations Recipes
Core
Develop machine learning solutions for autonomous driving, focusing on data mixtures, training curricula, and global-scale pipelines to optimize Waymo Driver performance.
Role type
Senior Research Scientist, AI Foundations
Builds
Foundation models and data pipelines for the Waymo Driver
Domain
Autonomous driving / Machine Learning
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Statistical analysis, Python, Deep learning frameworks (JAX, TensorFlow, PyTorch), Data selection algorithms, Empirical study design
Preferred skills
Production ML deployment, Generative models (LLMs, VLMs), Reinforcement learning, Imitation learning, Transformer models, C++, Autonomous driving experience
Responsibilities
Partner with foundation model teams to design training objectives and data mixtures; Design global-scale pipelines for dynamic data reuse; Develop data-selection algorithms for fine-tuning and RL; Run large-scale empirical studies on data composition; Collaborate with behavior and perception teams to test models.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC