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# Sr. Data Science, Ops Decision Systems

- **Company:** Rivian
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Operational Databases, SQL Databases, Gitlab, Git, Git Flow, Data Analytics, Databricks
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/sr-data-science-ops-decision-systems-palo-alto-ca-usa-58867039

## About the Role

Experteer Overview In this role you will design, build and operate production simulation and optimization systems for Rivian's remarketing business. You will develop Python-based models in Databricks and own end-to-end data products that inform operational decisions. You'll work within a tight, technically proficient team, using Git, CI/CD, and AI-assisted workflows to productionize insights. Your work directly supports cost-effective, data-driven vehicle disposition, logistics, and capacity planning. You'll partner across functions to drive scalable, profitable outcomes. Compensation / Benefits * Design, build, and operate production simulation and optimization systems * Develop Python-based simulation models in Databricks * Collaborate in Git-driven workflows with MR reviews, tests, and CI/CD * Design and maintain models for capacity, throughput, operating expenses, and inventory disposition * Build data models and pipelines describing operational performance with robust data aaaaaa
and * Apply AI-assisted development workflows and evaluate AI tooling for production engineering * Create multi-variable scenario models to optimize infrastructure and vehicle movement * Translate operational decisions into projected P&L outcomes across multi-year horizons * Coordinate with business partners and customer-focused colleagues to deploy recommendations Tasks * Python, SQL, and Databricks proficiency * Experience with Git-based workflows and CI/CD (GitLab or equivalent) * End-to-end ownership of production data infrastructure (models, pipelines, testing, deployment) * Ability to design/validate applied simulation and optimization models * Ability to reason about supply/demand constraints, depreciation, holding costs, and operating expense * Ability to translate ambiguous questions into production data products Key requirements * paid vacation * paid sick leave * life insurance * medical insurance * dental insurance * vision insurance

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you will design, build and operate production simulation and optimization systems for Rivian's remarketing business. You will develop Python-based models in Databricks and own end-to-end data products that inform operational decisions. You'll work within a tight, technically proficient team, using Git, CI/CD, and AI-assisted workflows to productionize insights. Your work directly supports cost-effective, data-driven vehicle disposition, logistics, and capacity planning. You'll partner across functions to drive scalable, profitable outcomes. Compensation / Benefits * Design, build, and operate production simulation and optimization systems * Develop Python-based simulation models in Databricks * Collaborate in Git-driven workflows with MR reviews, tests, and CI/CD * Design and maintain models for capacity, throughput, operating expenses, and inventory disposition * Build data models and pipelines describing operational performance with robust data contracts * Apply AI-assisted development workflows and evaluate AI tooling for production engineering * Create multi-variable scenario models to optimize infrastructure and vehicle movement * Translate operational decisions into projected P&L outcomes across multi-year horizons * Coordinate with business partners and customer-focused colleagues to deploy recommendations Tasks * Python, SQL, and Databricks proficiency * Experience with Git-based workflows and CI/CD (GitLab or equivalent) * End-to-end ownership of production data infrastructure (models, pipelines, testing, deployment) * Ability to design/validate applied simulation and optimization models * Ability to reason about supply/demand constraints, depreciation, holding costs, and operating expense * Ability to translate ambiguous questions into production data products Key requirements * paid vacation * paid sick leave * life insurance * medical insurance * dental insurance * vision insurance


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