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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 12 days Waymo's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Waymo's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Waymo
- low 0 stale, 9 reposted of 353 open
- Hiring momentum
- 490 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Waymo's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Waymo.
About this role
As a Data Scientist at Waymo, you will focus on improving the quality of the software that drives autonomous vehicles by developing evaluation frameworks and metrics for performance assessment. Your role will involve analyzing complex data from simulations and real-world driving, applying advanced statistical methods, and collaborating with product and engineering teams to inform decision-making. You will also communicate your findings to senior stakeholders and help frame solutions to ambiguous problems.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Waymo as an employer.
What you need
- 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
- Writing, reviewing, and merging code following industry standards for code health and maintainability
Nice to have
- Experience solving problems related to Autonomous Driving or Ride Hailing
- Experience building and validating metrics to measure quality in complex systems
What you get
- Discretionary annual bonus program
- Equity incentive plan
- Generous Company benefits program
Worth weighing
- No specific details on the technology stack used
- Salary range provided but actual pay depends on various factors
- Role involves collaboration with multiple teams which may require strong interpersonal skills
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Listed by Waymo on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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