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Staff Data Scientist - Behavior Evaluation

Brief overview

Foster City, CAIn-person
MastersOr in progress
$256k–$307k/yrStated range
8+ yrsMinimum
718 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
232 green cardsCertified filings
Python programmingscikit-learnPandasSQLmachine learningdeep learningreinforcement learningstatistical modelingdata processingfeature engineeringdata visualizationdistributed computingSparkHadoop

About the company

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Zoox is an AI robotics company that provides mobility-as-a-service and self-driving car services. It is a sub-organization of Amazon.

Visa sponsorship history

4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026

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718H-1B approved
99%approval rate
154new H-1B hires
232PERM certified
$175,157median wage / yr
H-1B Petition ApprovalsVisas USCIS actually granted: the strongest sign the company sponsors.
2023187
2024221
2025274
202636
LCA Certified ApplicationsAn early filing step, not a visa approval: it signals intent, not confirmed sponsorship.
202355
202481
202550
202667
Green Card (PERM) FilingsCertified green card filings: a long-term commitment to international hires.
202347
202439
2025142
20264
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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.
    • About Zoox
    Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
    Accommodations
    If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.
    A Final Note:
    You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

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