# Staff Data Scientist - Behavior Evaluation

**Company:** [Zoox](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/zoox)
**Location:** Foster City, CA
**Role:** Data Science
**Salary:** $256k – $307k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Python, scikit-learn, pandas, SQL, Spark, Hadoop, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization
**Posted:** 2022-05-04

> Staff Data Scientist evaluates behavior in autonomous driving systems by analyzing large-scale fleet and simulation data, developing ML algorithms for feature engineering and model optimization, and ensuring safety through rigorous testing. Requires Master's/PhD and 8+ years experience in data science with Python and ML expertise.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- 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**, **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.

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