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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Program Manager - Onboard Systems, ML Modeling - **Company:** Waymo LLC - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $159,000.0 - $196,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Integrated Development Environments, Machine Learning, Language Modeling, Release Management, Sensor Fusion, Large Language Models, Model Validation, Generative AI, Gaussian, Information Technology, Data Generation - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18352176?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18352176%2FTechnical-Program-Manager-Onboard-Systems-Ml-Modeling-California-San-Francisco ## About the Role * A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field * 5+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager in a software engineering environment * A proven track record of successfully managing complex technical projects involving machine learning and/or AI * Experience with machine learning models, training pipelines, or evaluation frameworks * Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, effectively conveying technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical judgment skills We prefer: * Experience with large language models (LLMs), vision language models, generative AI, diffusion models, large-scale model training, data labeling, data generation and packaging for model training * Strong background in 3D computer vision, sensor fusion (camera, lidar), spatial reasoning, and 3D reconstruction methods (NeRF, Gaussian Splatting) * Experience with cloud-based machine learning platforms and infrastructure * Experience with simulation environments for autonomous systems, model validation strategies, and methods to ensure model reliability * Experience with model evaluation techniques, metrics, time-series analysis, and predictive modeling using sensor data, model optimization, and scaling techniques * Master's degree or PhD in a related field 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. ## Description * Drive cross-functional execution and delivery of projects within the onboard team, collaborating with engineering teams, product teams and release management * Manage project schedules, identify risks and dependencies, and develop mitigation strategies * Facilitate communication and collaboration between engineering, research, and product teams, ensuring alignment on program goals, milestones, and technical requirements * Track and report on project/program progress, risks, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to leadership and stakeholders * Contribute to the strategic planning, objective setting, and technical roadmap for the Waymo Foundation Model program * Proactively identify and resolve roadblocks and dependencies, coordinating across organizational boundaries ## Related Videos - [Robots 2.0: When artificial intelligence meets steel](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1452-robots-2-0-when-artificial-intelligence-meets-steel) - [How Machine Learning is turning the Automotive Industry upside down](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/61-how-machine-learning-is-turning-the-automotive-industry-upside-down) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Building The World’s Worst Image Editor™](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1836-wearedevelopers-live-building-the-world-s-worst-image-editor) - [Your imaginations is (no longer) the limit: how Generative AI empowers people to be creative](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/741-your-imaginations-is-no-longer-the-limit-how-generative-ai-empowers-people-to-be-creative) - [Software is the New Fuel, AI the New Horsepower - Pioneering New Paths at Mercedes-Benz](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1388-software-is-the-new-fuel-ai-the-new-horsepower-pioneering-new-paths-at-mercedes-benz) - [Data: The Deciding Factor in AI Success](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100310-data-the-deciding-factor-in-ai-success) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are Large Language Models?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/304-what-are-large-language-models) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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