Waymo

Staff Product Data Scientist, Experimentation

Waymo$230K — $284K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science)
  • 8+ years of industry experience focused on causal inference, experimental design, and applied statistics
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python with experience in automated experimentation tools
  • Strong ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Define the science roadmap for Waymo's marketplace experimentation platform
  • Develop advanced testing methodologies to address physical-world dynamics
  • Establish best practices for experiment design and evaluation in the product organization
  • Partner with engineering to translate algorithmic logic into automated pipelines
  • Serve as the primary expert on causal inference and contribute to product strategy

Benefits

  • Participation in annual bonus program
  • Eligibility for equity incentive plan
  • Generous company benefits program
Full Job Description
In this hybrid role, you will report to a Staff Product Data Scientist.

You will:
  • Define the science roadmap for Waymo's marketplace experimentation platform
  • Develop advanced testing methodologies to solve for physical-world dynamics like network effects and spatial-temporal correlations
  • Establish rigorous best practices for experiment design and evaluation across the broader product organization
  • Partner with engineering to translate algorithmic logic into automated, production-grade pipelines
  • Act as the primary domain expert on causal inference, providing technical leadership and translating complex results into clear product strategy


You have:
  • An advanced degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science)
  • 8+ years of industry experience with a deep focus on causal inference, experimental design, and applied statistics
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python, with a track record of partnering with engineering to build automated experimentation tools
  • Strong product sense and the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders


We prefer:
  • Experience with two-sided marketplaces and physical-world operations (e.g., ride-hailing, delivery)
  • Familiarity with core marketplace systems (e.g., pricing, matching)
  • Experience integrating algorithmic methods into large-scale internal platforms


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

About Waymo

Waymo LLC is a self-driving technology development company. It is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google. Waymo develops autonomous driving technology and provides ride-hailing services through its Waymo One program. The company has been testing its self-driving technology on public roads since 2009 and has logged millions of miles of autonomous driving. Waymo has partnerships with several automakers and has been working on developing autonomous trucks for use in logistics.
Learn more about Waymo
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2009

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