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Waymo

Staff Data Scientist, Launch Evaluation Quality

Waymo

Published 11 May 2026
New York, NY, USA
238K - 302K USD Annual
Full Time

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Role Highlights

Languages used

Python
R

Key skills

Data Analysis
Machine Learning
Data Science
Testing
Statistics
Inference
Quantitative
Mathematics
Physics
PhD

Tools, Libraries and Frameworks

Description

The role involves leading initiatives to measure the quality and trustworthiness of the behavior evaluation portfolio for autonomous driving technology. The individual will identify and drive improvements in evaluation and testing methodologies while partnering with product and engineering teams to build scalable monitoring solutions. Responsibilities include developing roadmaps for key performance indicators and conducting deep dive analyses to address performance bottlenecks. The position requires prototyping improvements in metrics and sampling strategies to ensure evaluation processes remain scientifically rigorous. Additionally, the role entails providing actionable insights for launch criteria and establishing feedback loops to enhance evaluation quality across the organization.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Candidates must possess a degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, or Physics. The role requires either a PhD with five or more years of industry experience or seven or more years of industry experience in data science. Applicants need a solid statistical background with expertise in experimentation design and causal inference, alongside familiarity with machine learning systems. Proficiency in Python, R, or SQL is required, as is the ability to navigate ambiguous business requirements.

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About the company

Waymo

Description

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company that began as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009. With a mission to enhance mobility and safety, Waymo has developed the Waymo Driver, powering their fully autonomous ride-hailing and local delivery services. To date, Waymo has achieved over 20 million miles of autonomous driving on public roads across 25 US cities and 20 billion miles of simulation testing. The company emphasizes mission-driven innovation and a collaborative culture, aiming to improve access to mobility while prioritizing safety and community impact.

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