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# Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Driving Behaviors

- **Company:** Waymo LLC
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $213,000.0 - $263,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Microsoft Dynamics, SQL Databases
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17688183?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17688183%2FSenior-Machine-Learning-Engineer-Driving-Behaviors-California-San-Francisco

## About the Role

* 5+ years ML modeling experience in production environments at large scale
 * Solid understanding of physics, geometry, and dynamics
 * Proficiency in C++ and Python
 * Ability to learn and utilize new frameworks quickly, employing AI tools or otherwise
 * Proven ability to work cross functionally with both Product and Engineering stakeholders

We prefer:

 * Experience working with ML models for autonomous systems
 * Proficiency in SQL

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.



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