The opportunity
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's 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…
What you'll do
Serve as the connective tissue for the London office, ensuring that engineers: across Sim Realism, DUE, AIF, and other functions feel part of a single, cohesive "One Waymo" site.
Act as the primary executive conduit between Waymo's Foundation Model: initiatives and Google DeepMind teams in the UK to accelerate joint R&D.
Define the technical roadmap for the London Sim Realism team, driving tight: alignment with Waymo's overarching simulation and AI-first objectives.
Direct the research and engineering of cutting-edge generative models for: sensor-level and semantic-level simulation (Waymo World Model).
Recruit, manage, and mentor a top-tier Sim Realism engineering organization,: attracting elite talent in machine learning, generative AI, and simulation.
Partner closely with Real Estate & Workplace Services (REWS) to design and support a site strategy.
What they're looking for
- A PhD or Master's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or: a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- A proven track record of leading, scaling, and managing large engineering: organizations in a fast-paced, research-driven, and highly technical environment.
- Deep foundational knowledge and applied expertise in machine learning,: generative foundation models, and/or complex simulation environments.
- Demonstrated ability to drive complex, multi-year, cross-functional projects: from early conception to global impact.
