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# Senior Data Scientist, Simulation Capacity Optimization

- **Company:** Waymo LLC
- **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $213,000.0 - $263,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, SQL Databases, High Performance Computing, Build Management, Optimization Algorithms, Build Tools, Machine Learning Operations, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** September 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18149786?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18149786%2FSenior-Data-Scientist-Simulation-Capacity-Optimization-California-Mountain-View

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Physics) or equivalent practical experience.
 * 5+ years of industry experience solving data science problems, or a PhD in a quantitative field and 3+ years of industry experience
 * Expertise using advanced statistical methods in an applied setting; familiarity with ML systems/models
 * Strong background in quantitative methods, such as optimization, statistical modeling, or time-series analysis.
 * Demonstrated knowledge of Python/SQL/R data analysis libraries and packages

We prefer:

 * PhD or Master's degree in a quantitative field
 * Experience in Capacity Engineering or Infrastructure Optimization at scale.
 * Familiarity with ML-driven forecasting and optimization techniques.
 * Experience with financial modeling or cost-benefit analysis of technical infrastructure.
 * Experience building automation tools for resource management and quota allocation.
 * Knowledge of simulation workloads or high-performance computing (HPC) environments.

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.

## Description

* Infrastructure Modeling & Automation: Design and build production-grade systems and pipelines to automate capacity planning, demand management, and quota allocation.
 * Quantitative Forecasting: Implement and maintain sophisticated models for infrastructure demand forecasting, incorporating architectural shifts, peak loads, and time-shifting opportunities.
 * Resource Optimization Algorithms: Develop and deploy algorithms to optimize resource utilization across a heterogeneous fleet (CPU, GPU, TPU) and diverse supply models (on-demand vs. reserved).
 * Data Pipeline Engineering: Architect and maintain robust data pipelines that ingest infrastructure telemetry and demand driver signals to feed forecasting and optimization engines.
 * Outcome Analysis: Build systems to translate resource plans into tangible outcomes (e.g., queue lengths, user demand fulfillment) and develop attribution models for capacity imbalances.
 * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Simulation, Infrastructure, and Finance teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and automated solutions.
 * Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance on the intersection of quantitative modeling and systems engineering, mentoring junior members and influencing the technical roadmap for CORPIO.