Staff Product Data Scientist, Infrastructure

waymo· Product (78L)
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📍 Mountain View, CA, US; San Francisco, CA, US💰 USD 230K–284K

About this role

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.

Waymo's Product Data Science team works cross-functionally with Engineering, Product and Operations to help the company make the most informed decisions using data. Our team collaborates on high-impact projects across the company — from driving quality and operational efficiency to market analysis and rider satisfaction scores — we help to safely and efficiently scale the Waymo Driver. We are data-driven, curious, open-minded, and adapt quickly to new information.

This role follows a hybrid work schedule and you will report to the Director of Product Data Science.

 

You will:

In order to expand our service to larger territories and to multiple cities, we need quantitative frameworks to acquire the right type of infrastructure (chargers, parking lots, depots) in the right places at the lowest cost, and optimize the efficiency of existing infrastructure. This role is responsible for:

  • Building and maintaining data science models to help make data driven infrastructure decisions
  • Design and implement quantitative measurement frameworks to assess the efficiency of our infra footprint and identify areas for improvement
  • Collaborate with XFN partners on Supply Operations to ensure we consider the relevant business and product context alongside the model output to make the best decisions for Waymo

You have:

  • Solid background and applied work experience in operations research, optimization, or supply chain

  • Master’s degree in a highly quantitative field (e.g., Operations Research, Optimization, Supply Chain, or a related discipline)

We prefer:

  • Ph.D. in Operations Research, Optimization, Supply Chain, or a related quantitative field

 

The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process. 

Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements. 

Salary Range
$230,000—$284,000 USD

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Staff Product Data Scientist, Infrastructure role at waymo?
The listed salary for this Staff Product Data Scientist, Infrastructure position at waymo is USD 230K–284K. This is an full-time role.
Where is the Staff Product Data Scientist, Infrastructure position at waymo located?
This Staff Product Data Scientist, Infrastructure role at waymo is based in Mountain View, CA, US; San Francisco, CA, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Staff Product Data Scientist, Infrastructure at waymo belong to?
This Staff Product Data Scientist, Infrastructure position is part of the Product (78L) department at waymo. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Staff Product Data Scientist, Infrastructure job at waymo posted?
This Staff Product Data Scientist, Infrastructure position at waymo was posted on Jun 29, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Staff Product Data Scientist, Infrastructure
waymo · 💰 USD 230K–284K
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