Senior Staff Technical Lead Manager, Perception Optimization
Tech-Lead Manager
The Sensor Foundations Team’s purpose is to provide cleaned-up sensor data through highly optimized APIs to Perception models, to abstract sensor hardware differences where possible, and to provide low-level Perception signals either through algorithms or machine learning. Projects on our team typically require a diverse skill set, including robotics, system integration, code optimization, and machine learning. We have a good understanding of the hardware (both sensors and compute) and the overall Perception system.
Responsibilities
- Lead a small team of optimization experts
- Identify system-level optimization opportunities
- Optimize existing CPU code
- Write and review CUDA code
- Collaborate with ML practitioners to understand their input-processing needs
- Be a steward of our compute resources
Requirements
- B.Sc in Computer Science, Mathematics or a related field
- 8+ years of industry experience
- Strong C++ programming skills
- Experience with optimizing CPU or GPU code (ideally both)
- Prior people management experience
Qualifications
- M.Sc or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics or a related field
- Experience with system-level optimization
- Experience with compiler technology
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package, including a salary range of $298,000—$368,000 USD, a hybrid work schedule, and a comprehensive benefits program. Employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program and equity incentive plan.