Senior Data Scientist, Simulation Capacity Optimization
Waymo · Mountain View, CA, USA
Posted about 2 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 74 days Waymo's roles stay open a median of 103 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Waymo's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Waymo
- high 353 stale, 9 reposted of 353 open
- Hiring momentum
- 66 roles opened in the last 90 days ↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-11-14
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 Senior Data Scientist on the CORPIO team at Waymo, you will focus on building systems for capacity planning and resource optimization in simulation environments. Your role involves designing automation pipelines, implementing forecasting models, and developing algorithms to enhance resource utilization. You will also collaborate with various teams to translate business needs into technical solutions and provide mentorship to junior staff.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Physics) or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of industry experience solving data science problems, or a PhD in a quantitative field and 3+ years of industry experience
- Expertise using advanced statistical methods in an applied setting; familiarity with ML systems/models
- Strong background in quantitative methods, such as optimization, statistical modeling, or time-series analysis
- Demonstrated knowledge of Python/SQL/R data analysis libraries and packages
Nice to have
- PhD or Master's degree in a quantitative field
- Experience in Capacity Engineering or Infrastructure Optimization at scale
- Familiarity with ML-driven forecasting and optimization techniques
- Experience with financial modeling or cost-benefit analysis of technical infrastructure
- Experience building automation tools for resource management and quota allocation
What you get
- Discretionary annual bonus program
- Equity incentive plan
- Generous Company benefits program
Worth weighing
- No specific details on the tech stack used for infrastructure automation
- Salary range provided but actual pay depends on various factors
- Role involves cross-functional collaboration which may require flexibility in responsibilities
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Listed by Waymo on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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