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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Applied Data Scientist - **Company:** WAABI PARTNERS - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $146,000.0 - $280,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** A/B Testing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Code Review, Databases, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Verification and Validation (Software), SQL Databases, Build Management, Information Technology, Data Pipelines - **Published:** September 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_6e992e794 ## About the Role * Minimum of 6+ years of professional experience in an applied data science, advanced analytics, or machine learning role, with a track record of driving end-to-end projects. * MS/PhD or equivalent experience in a highly quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, or Robotics.- Strong command of Python/SQL for data analysis and prototyping * Expertise in statistical methods, including hypothesis testing, A/B testing on complex systems, sampling methodologies, and statistical modeling. * Experience working with internal cross-functional partners/stakeholders * Open-minded and collaborative team player with willingness to help others- Passionate about self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and creating innovative solutions. Bonus/nice to have: * Experience in the Autonomous Vehicle or Robotics industry * Familiarity with Systems Verification and Validation * Experience with large scale databases and analytics * Experience with workflow automation/orchestration frameworks ## Description At Waabi, we are building the next generation of autonomous driving technology, leveraging a revolutionary approach to Physical AI. Central to our success is the ability to monitor and report on the performance of our software, platform, and fleet with rigor and reliability. We are looking for a highly experienced Applied Data Scientist to play a leading role in shaping the methodologies underlying our evaluation ecosystem. This is a senior technical role that sits at the intersection of Evaluation, Systems & Safety, and the Autonomy teams. You will help co-design and build the rigorous frameworks that validate the Waabi Driver across Waabi World (Simulation), Track, and Public Road testing. You will... * Design scalable production frameworks for autonomy evaluation. 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