Data Scientist, Robotaxi Performance & Capability

What you'll do

• Investigate driving behavior and operational events; assess their frequency and impact on driverless service.
• Build metrics, baselines, and dashboards, and use statistical methods to evaluate performance, rare events, and uncertainty.
• Present evidence and recommendations to cross-functional teams and contribute to product readiness reviews.

What they ask for

• At least three years of relevant experience in data science, automotive data analysis, or a related field; deeper experience for senior-level opportunities.
• Hands-on experience with Python, SQL, statistical analysis, and tools for exploring and visualizing large datasets.
• Ability to analyze complex systems, define measurable questions and KPIs, and translate findings into product or engineering improvements.
• Understanding of statistical confidence, rare-event analysis, performance distributions, and trends.

Nice to have

• Experience in autonomous driving, ADAS, robotics, mobility services, or another complex physical system.
• Relevant master’s degree or PhD in Physics, Statistics, or Mathematics, particularly focused on traffic systems, autonomous driving deployment, or urban mobility.

Pay

$209.7K – $280K USD base salary; equity offered (amount not stated)

Tools

Python, SQL

AI focus

The role evaluates the capabilities and readiness of Wayve’s AI Driver for safe, reliable, and scalable driverless Robotaxi service.