Data Scientist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on May 28, 2026. Waymo scores B on the Alion truth index.
Join Waymo, a leader in autonomous driving technology. As a Data Scientist, you will play a critical role in evaluating the performance of the Waymo Driver and ensuring it meets our strict standards for safety, compliance, and driving quality. You will work closely with engineering teams, develop evaluation frameworks, and collaborate with product and engineering partners. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, competitive compensation, and a hybrid work model.
Missions
- Develop evaluation frameworks for autonomous vehicle performance, large-scale ML models, and simulation quality.
- Develop new metrics, interpret trends, and investigate anomalies in data from simulation and on-road driving.
- Frame and solve ambiguous problems, derive data-driven conclusions, and communicate findings to senior stakeholders.
Profil recherché
- Degree in a quantitative field (e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Physics)- Expertise using advanced statistical methods in an applied setting; familiarity with ML systems/models
- 3+ years of industry experience solving data science problems or a PhD in a quantitative field
- Demonstrated knowledge of Python/SQL/R data analysis libraries and packages
- 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