Software Engineer, Operational/ Process Efficiency

Drive operational efficiency for Waymo's autonomous fleet using robotics and ML.

• •Waymo is seeking a Software Engineer to drive operational efficiency for its autonomous fleet by applying advanced robotics and machine learning to depot operations.
• •This role focuses on generalizing complex tasks like cleaning, calibration, and maintenance using foundation models and reinforcement learning.
• •Key Responsibilities Drive automation of the hardware lifecycle for critical sensors and compute modules.
• •Develop and deploy agentic systems and foundation models to streamline workflows.
• •Identify opportunities to apply AI to manufacturing, installation, and troubleshooting processes.
• •Interface with diverse stakeholders to translate physical requirements into technical specifications.
• •Bridge the gap between experimental ML models and high-scale production environments.
• •Requirements Master's or PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• •Proven track record of delivering working engineering solutions, balancing scientific rigor with production needs.
• •Experience in training, evaluating, and deploying machine learning models at scale.