Senior Machine Learning Compiler Engineer, Compute

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2 Locations
192K-243K Annually
Senior level
Automotive
The Role
You will analyze performance characteristics of code generated by the compiler, design optimizations, implement compiler support for novel features, and collaborate with hardware architects. Additionally, you will work with model developers to enhance neural network inference efficiency.
Summary Generated by Built In

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo One, a fully autonomous ride-hailing service, and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over one million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving tens of millions of miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 13+ U.S. states.

Waymo's Compute Team is tasked with a critical and exciting mission: We deliver the compute platform responsible for running the autonomous vehicle's software stack. To achieve our mission, we architect and create high-performance custom silicon; we develop system-level compute architectures that push the boundaries of performance, power, and latency; and we collaborate with many other teammates to ensure the optimization of hardware and software for maximum performance.

In this hybrid role, you will report to a Software Engineering Manager.

You will:

  • Analyze the performance characteristics of code generated by our production grade compiler, and design and implement optimizations to improve that performance
  • Design and implement compiler support for novel features of our high-performance architecture
  • Work with hardware architects to understand and influence the development of our unique neural network inference platform through hardware/software codesign
  • Work with model developers to tune their neural networks for better inference efficiency and accuracy

You have:

  • BS degree in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience and 5+ years of industry experience OR
  • MS degree in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering and 3+ years of industry experience
  • PhD degree in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering and 1+ years of industry experience
  • 3+ years experience working on compilers for parallel architectures
  • 1+ years experience working with ML inference or linear algebra computation
  • C++ programming skills

We prefer:

  • Python programming experience
  • Experience with compilers for neural networks
  • Knowledge of computer architectures used for neural network inference, and neural network performance characteristics
  • Knowledge of the principles behind popular machine learning and neural network algorithms and applications

#LI-Hybrid

The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process. 

Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements. 

Salary Range

$192,000$243,000 USD

Top Skills

C++
Python
The Company
Mountain View, CA
2,359 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2009

What We Do

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with a mission to make it safe and easy for people and things to move around. With the Waymo Driver, we can improve the world’s mobility while saving thousands of lives.
Waymo reaches out to candidates from official channels only (e.g. directly from @waymo.com email addresses, or through our recruiters or sourcers who are noted as such on LinkedIn). We do not contact candidates about career opportunities through instant messaging apps like Telegram, email addresses from domains other than waymo.com (such as Gmail addresses), direct messages on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or text messages. Visit waymo.com to check out our official job listings.

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