Data Scientist

Job Summary

The Waymo Data Scientist will develop evaluation frameworks for autonomous vehicle performance, large-scale ML models, and the quality of simulation. They will also develop new metrics, interpret trends, and investigate anomalies in data from simulation and on-road driving. This role requires expertise in advanced statistical methods and Python/SQL/R data analysis libraries and packages.

Responsibilities

• Develop evaluation frameworks for autonomous vehicle performance, for large-scale ML models, and for the quality of simulation.
• Develop new metrics, interpret trends, and investigate anomalies in data from simulation and on-road driving.
• Develop novel statistical methods to handle unique aspects of AV data; e.g., rate estimation with rare events, combining real and synthetic data, etc.
• Frame and solve ambiguous problems, derive data-driven conclusions, and communicate findings to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering partners developing the Waymo Driver and Waymo’s simulation software; facilitate deployment readiness decisions for both products.

Requirements

• Degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, Physics)
• 3+ years of industry experience solving data science problems or a PhD in a quantitative field
• Expertise using advanced statistical methods in an applied setting
• Familiarity with ML systems/models

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of Python/SQL/R data analysis libraries and packages
• Experience solving problems related to Autonomous Driving or Ride Hailing
• Experience in adjacent relevant areas like Advanced Machine Learning (Deep Learning and Diffusion models), Traffic Modeling, Safety Evaluation or Prediction

Benefits

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.

Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.