Technical Lead Manager, Mapping Machine Learning

Summary

Join Waymo's Mapping team and apply cutting-edge machine learning to generate high-resolution maps for autonomous driving. As a manager of a small team of ML Engineers, you will define a scalable ML strategy for global mapping. This role demands hands-on machine learning experience, ideally with image recognition, and proficiency in C++ or Python. You'll need a B.S. in Computer Science or a similar field, or equivalent experience, along with people management experience. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including bonuses and equity.

Requirements

• B.S. in Computer Science or a similar technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• People managment experience
• Hands-on machine learning experience - ideally on image recognition problems
• Willingness to own problems end-to-end and work on various parts of the system
• Experience with C++ or python
• A passion for good software engineering

Responsibilities

• Apply the latest machine learning technology to generate maps from raw data
• Manage a small team of ML Engineers
• Define an ML strategy that scales to mapping the whole world

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D in Computer Science or a similar technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience with large-scale data processing using frameworks like Google Data Flow or Apache Beam

Benefits

• Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program
• Equity incentive plan
• Generous Company benefits program