Staff Data Scientist - Behavior Evaluation

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Data Scientist to join our team and play a pivotal role in developing and deploying cutting-edge autonomous driving technologies. As a Staff Data Scientist, you will be responsible for tackling complex data challenges, driving innovation in machine learning and statistical modeling, and contributing to the advancement of our self-driving systems. You will work closely with a team of talented engineers and researchers in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. ### In this role, you will: - Analyze large-scale datasets from various sources, such as fleet and simulation data, to extract actionable insights. - Develop and evaluate novel algorithms and methodologies for data processing, feature engineering, model training, and performance optimization. - Evaluate and validate model performance through rigorous testing and analysis, ensuring the safety and reliability of our systems. - Communicate complex technical findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences. - Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior data scientists and engineers. ### Qualifications - Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field with 8+ years of experience as a Data Scientist. - Strong programming skills in Python, including experience with relevant libraries such as scikit-learn, and Pandas & SQL. - Expertise in a wide range of machine learning techniques, including deep learning, reinforcement learning, and statistical modeling. - Experience working with large-scale datasets and distributed computing platforms (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) with solid understanding of data processing, feature engineering, and data visualization techniques. - Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to diverse audiences. ### Bonus Qualifications - Experience working with autonomous driving data and algorithms, robotics, control systems or related fields. - Experience with real-time data processing and low-latency systems. - Publications in top-tier machine learning or autonomous driving conferences.