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# Data Scientist

- **Company:** Waymo LLC
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $216,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Simulation Software, SQL Databases, Deep Learning, Data Analytics, Machine Learning Operations
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5743281562

## About the Role

* 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
 * Demonstrated knowledge of Python/SQL/R data analysis libraries and packages

We prefer:

 * PhD in a quantitative field
 * 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

## Description

In this hybrid role you will report to a Data Science Manager., * 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.