Staff Machine Learning Engineer - AV Labs

Uber

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Sunnyvale, CA Posted 11 days ago $232,000–$232,000 / year
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TL;DR

As a Staff Machine Learning Engineer at Uber's AV Labs in Sunnyvale, you will lead the development of advanced autonomy algorithms and models that enhance semantic understanding from complex urban driving data. Your role involves setting technical direction, designing large-scale ML systems, mentoring senior engineers, and influencing multiple teams to ensure rigorous experimentation and excellence. You will define requirements for high-quality datasets and auto-labeling systems, ensuring rapid evolution of ML infrastructure. Additionally, you will bridge AV Labs with other engineering units to integrate autonomous technology at scale. Ideal candidates have 8+ years of experience in ML, Robotics, or Autonomous Systems, expertise in Python and Linux, and deep knowledge of modern AI/ML frameworks like PyTorch. Preferred qualifications include a PhD in relevant fields, extensive C++ and CUDA experience, ROS understanding, and recognized expertise through publications or patents related to AV technology.

Skills

Python PyTorch Linux CUDA C++ ROS Kubernetes Docker CI/CD PostgreSQL AWS Grafana Prometheus

What you'll do

  • Lead the development of autonomy algorithms that extract high-fidelity semantic meaning from complex urban edge cases.
  • Design and implement large-scale ML systems ensuring seamless integration with sensor data.
  • Mentor senior engineers to foster a culture of rigorous experimentation and engineering excellence.
  • Define requirements for high-quality datasets and auto-labeling systems to evolve ML infrastructure rapidly.
  • Act as a bridge between AV Labs and other Uber units to ensure successful integration and deployment of autonomous technology.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience in ML, Robotics, or Autonomous Systems industry.
  • Proven track record leading large-scale technical projects from conception to production.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Python and Linux environments.
  • Deep expertise in modern AI/ML frameworks like PyTorch.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Experience with C++, CUDA, and high-performance system optimization.

Market check

Salary context

This $232,000–$232,000 range sits above 68% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$160,500–$260,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$177,250–$247,878

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Uber

Uber Technologies, Inc. is the world’s largest, San Francisco-based mobile technology platform facilitating on-demand ride-hailing, food delivery (Uber Eats), and freight transportation across approximately 70 countries.

Uber currently has 19 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $202,000–$202,000 across 19 roles with salary data.

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