Machine Learning Accelerator Architect

Waymo's Compute Team is tasked with a critical and exciting mission: We deliver the compute platform responsible for running the fully autonomous vehicle's software stack. To achieve our mission, we architect and create high-performance custom silicon; we develop system-level compute architectures that push the boundaries of performance, power, and latency; and we collaborate closely with many other teammates to ensure we design and optimize hardware and software for maximum performance. We are a multidisciplinary team seeking curious and talented teammates to work on one of the world's highest performance automotive compute platforms.

In this role, you'll:

• Analyze workloads and map them efficiently to hardware, proposing novel HW-friendly implementations and projecting performance
• Architect, simulate and design amazing machine learning solutions for our self-driving cars
• Work closely with compiler and model developers to influence engineering tradeoffs and future model architectures
• Build scalable tools for modeling and performance evaluation

At a minimum we'd like you to have:

• BS degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years on designing/architecting complex, high performance architectures in the industry or through doctoral research
• 1+ years experience with machine learning architectures, acceleration and model optimization
• Strong modeling skills in Python

It's preferred if you have:

• Hands-on experience with at least one ML modeling framework (TensorFlow, Pytorch etc.)
• Experience with cycle-accurate HW modeling (C++ or systemC)
• Experience with microarchitecture design (SystemVerilog or HLS)
• Familiarity with interconnects and memory systems

Health and wellness: Our people are at the heart of everything we do. At Waymo, you can enjoy top-notch medical, dental and vision insurance, mental wellness support, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), a Health Saving Account (HSA), and special wellness programs.

Financial wellness: Your financial peace of mind is important to us. At Waymo, we offer a great compensation package, bonus opportunities, equity, a generous 401(k) plan, 1-on-1 financial coaching, a 529 College Savings Plan and lots of other perks and employee discounts.

Flexibility and time off: Take the time you need to relax and recharge. Enjoy the flexibility to work from another location for four weeks per year. We support an on-site or hybrid work model and offer remote working opportunities, paid time off, bereavement, sick, and parental leave.

Supporting families: When it comes to growing your family or caring for your loved ones, you have our full support. Enhanced leave options include paid parental leave (birthing parent gets 24 weeks of paid leave with up to 4 weeks of additional leave before their due date, and non-birthing parent gets 18 weeks of paid leave), and 20 days of subsidized backup childcare or adult/elder care.. Access to fertility care or adoption support as you grow your family.

Community and personal development: At Waymo, you'll find a range of opportunities to grow, connect, and give back. We offer education reimbursement, personal and professional development, mentorship, and other ways to connect through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), other internal groups, and even time off to volunteer.

Cool perks: Access to Google offices, cafes, wellness centers, massages, and so much more. To support your wellbeing at home, you can enjoy at-home fitness and cooking classes, and more.

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