Staff Technical Lead Manager (ML Sensor Validation)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on May 28, 2026. Waymo scores B on the Alion truth index.
Join Waymo, the leader in self-driving technology. As a Staff Technical Lead Manager in the Perception Team, you will lead a team of ML engineers focused on sensing anomaly detection. You will shape the Waymo Driver's performance under challenging conditions and drive collaborations between various teams. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, competitive compensation, and a hybrid work model.
Missions
- Lead and build a team of ML engineers responsible for quick and efficient sensing anomaly detection.
- Shape a Waymo Driver that performs reliably even under difficult adverse sensing conditions.
- Drive and accelerate collaborations between perception, system engineering, evaluation, and Alphabet teams.
Profil recherché
- MS in Computer Science, Robotics, Math, Physics or equivalent industry experience- 6+ years of experience in designing, training, and deploying ML-driven real-time robotics systems
- 2+ years of people management experience
- 4+ years of experience leading technical teams and setting technical directions
- PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Math, Physics, or a related technical field
- Experience with various sensor modalities (e.g., LiDAR, radar, cameras) and their unique challenges
- Experience in robotics, autonomous systems, or related automotive industries
- Familiarity with early fusion multi modal sensor models and their development challenges
- Experience with rare instance or zero-shot detection problems