About Waymo
Revolutionizing transportation with autonomous driving
Key Highlights
- Operates in cities like Phoenix, San Francisco, and LA
- Completed over 10 million fully driverless rides
- Raised $11.1 billion in funding
- Aiming for one million trips per week by 2026
Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, operating robotaxis in cities like Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. With over 10 million fully driverless rides and more than 100 million miles driven, Waymo is transforming transportation. The compan...
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Data Scientist • Staff
Overview
Waymo is seeking a Staff Data Scientist to simplify and validate safety metrics for autonomous driving technology. You'll engage with stakeholders to improve metric quality and support various use cases. This role requires a strong data-driven mindset and experience in data science.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in data science and a passion for improving safety metrics in autonomous driving technology. Your experience allows you to engage deeply with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into actionable insights. You are skilled in validating and evolving metric quality to adapt to new platforms and territories. You thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to contribute to the mission of making autonomous driving safer and more reliable.
Desirable
Experience in the autonomous driving or automotive industry is a plus. Familiarity with data analysis tools and methodologies will help you excel in this role. You are comfortable working with large datasets and have a keen eye for detail, ensuring that the metrics you develop are both accurate and meaningful.
What you'll do
As a Staff Data Scientist at Waymo, you will take ownership of the safety metrics that are critical to our autonomous driving technology. Your primary responsibility will be to simplify and validate these metrics, ensuring they meet the needs of various stakeholders. You will work closely with engineering teams to understand the software stack and how it impacts safety metrics. Your role will involve analyzing data to provide expert recommendations on metric interpretations and improvements. You will also engage with cross-functional teams to ensure that the metrics evolve alongside our technology and product offerings.
What we offer
Waymo offers a competitive salary range of $238,000—$302,000 USD, along with participation in an annual bonus program and equity incentive plan. You will be part of a mission-driven company that is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, working alongside talented professionals who are dedicated to making a positive impact on mobility and safety. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
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