Machine Learning Engineer, GPU Kernel and Runtime

Full TimeHybrid

Mountain View, CaliforniaPosted 7 days ago

Role Overview

Waymo is hiring a Machine Learning Engineer, GPU Kernel and Runtime. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in Mountain View, California. Part of Waymo's Data Science hiring, posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Data Science roles is $160k-$220k (based on 353 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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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 mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.

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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

$213,000—$263,000 USD

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How do I apply for the Machine Learning Engineer, GPU Kernel and Runtime position at Waymo?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Waymo. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Is the Machine Learning Engineer, GPU Kernel and Runtime role at Waymo remote or in-office?

This is a hybrid role based in Mountain View, California. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.

What does a Machine Learning Engineer, GPU Kernel and Runtime at Waymo earn?

Waymo has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Machine Learning Engineer, GPU Kernel and Runtime role at Waymo posted?

This role was posted on July 15, 2026 (7 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

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