Research Scientist, Map Scalability
Core
Solve fundamental and applied research problems related to world understanding using VLMs, generative modeling, and 3D reconstruction at large scale for autonomous driving.
Role type
Research Scientist (Map Scalability)
Builds
World understanding solutions for the Waymo Driver
Domain
Autonomous driving, Computer Vision, 3D Reconstruction
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Foundational VLMs, Computer Vision, learning-based 3D reconstruction (3DGS, NeRF), Python, C++, JAX, Tensorflow, Pytorch
Preferred skills
Publications at top-tier conferences, productionizing and scaling ML solutions, 3D vision and computer graphics fundamentals, autonomous vehicle or simulation domain experience
Responsibilities
Prototype and iterate on research ideas using internal driving data, Scale and productionize world understanding solutions in collaboration with engineering teams, Present research findings internally and to the research community
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC