Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Scenes, Traffic Controls
Waymo
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Mountain View, CA · $213k–$263k a year · Posted November 4, 2026
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November 2026
- #1Best cities for AI-skill jobs45% · of 100
- #1Best cities for AI-skill jobs in the West Coast45% · of 71
- #1Best cities for mid-career professionals in the West Coast68% · of 71
- #1Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the West Coast85 / 100 · of 39
- #1Best all-round cities for AI careers in the West Coast96 / 100 · of 39
- #2Best cities for finance pay after cost of living$161k · of 35
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About the job
...Hailing contexts). It aims to ensure that the Waymo Driver always computes safe, compliant, comfortable, and useful plans. As a Machine Learning Engineer in DRV, you will bridge the gap between cutting-edge machine learning and real-world vehicle performance, engineering the...