Staff Data Scientist, Weather
Posted
$251,000 – $310,000 USD
Tech Stack
Statistical MethodsMachine LearningPythonRSQLSpatio-Temporal DataData IntegrationLarge-Scale Evaluation Frameworks
Solid badges = required, outlined = preferred
Responsibilities
- Define and uphold a high bar for measurement rigor, ensuring reliability of evaluation signals.
- Build pipelines and models for integrating weather-specific data to enhance weather intelligence and prediction capabilities.
- Measure the performance of the Waymo Driver in adverse weather conditions and communicate findings to senior stakeholders.
- Develop scalable analysis frameworks supporting multiple climate types, both domestically and internationally.
- Optimize Waymo’s operational processes for addressing adverse weather across geographical territories.
Soft Skills
Cross-Functional CollaborationTechnical LeadershipData-Driven CultureWeather ModelingWeather Prediction
Benefits
- 401k
- Equity
- Flexible PTO
- Health Insurance
Culture
Cross-Functional TeamsPay Transparency
Requirements
Required: Degree in a quantitative field
Preferred: PhD in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Hydrology, or related weather-adjacent field
Regions: Us
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About Waymo
Industry: autonomous driving
Size: enterprise
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company focused on building the Waymo Driver to improve mobility access and save lives by powering fully autonomous ride-hail services. The company has extensive experience with over 100 million miles driven on public roads and tens of billions in simulation.
View company profile →Compensation
Base salary: $251,000 – $310,000 USD
Equity: equity incentive plan
Bonus: discretionary annual bonus program
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