💼 About This Role

You'll be a technical leader in computational road user behavior modeling for autonomous driving safety. You'll develop metrics and models to evaluate and improve the safety of Waymo's fully autonomous technology. This role offers the opportunity to publish research and collaborate with top academic partners.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Lead research on computational road user behavior modeling
• Develop metrics and models for safety evaluation
• Productionize behavioral metrics in simulation infrastructure
• Publish findings in scientific journals and conferences

📋 Requirements

• Doctoral degree in computational/mathematical modeling and cognitive/behavioral science
• At least 5 years of experience in computational modeling of human/animal cognition and behavior
• Strong coding and mathematical skills
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

✨ Nice to Have

• Experience in active inference-based modeling
• Experience in modern AI-based modeling (world models, learning paradigms)
• Experience in traffic safety research

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 💰 Discretionary annual bonus program
• 📈 Equity incentive plan
• 🏥 Comprehensive company benefits program

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Recruiter phone screen· 30 min
2. 2Technical interview· 60 min
3. 3Onsite interviews· 4 hours