Senior Data Scientist, Autonomy Software, and Operations

Key Skills

AI Robotic systems, Autonomous vehicles, Autonomy, Effective communication skills, Machine learning techniques, Mathematical modeling, Python Programming, R Programming, SQL, Statistical modeling

Job Description

Who We Are

Nuro exists to better everyday life through robotics. The company’s custom electric autonomous vehicles are designed to bring the things you need—from produce to prescriptions—right to your home. Nuro’s autonomous, goods-focused solution can give you valuable time back and more freedom to do what you love. This convenient, eco-friendly alternative to driving has the potential to make streets safer and cities more livable.

About the Role

The Data Science team uses the data from our autonomous vehicles to drive strategic decision-making throughout the company. In this role, you will build visualizations, analyze, and model the processes and related variances to measure and validate the performance of an autonomous vehicle both on-road and in simulation. Additionally, you will build predictive models to foresee on road behavior and models for root cause attribution.

About the Work

• Perform deep-dive analysis that informs how we manage and deploy our fleet of autonomous vehicles.
• Develop metrics to track our operational performance and inform company-wide decisions.
• Design and build machine learning and statistical models that will take Nuro from vehicle testing to operating a service.
• Own all stages of model development: problem definition, assessment of data quality, mathematical research, productionisation, documentation, and ongoing customer support.
• Build models and design experiments that seek to uncover truth.
• Evangelize data-driven decision-making through the organization.

About You

• BS or MS or PhD in statistics, math, or any other quantitative area.
• 4+ years of experience in statistical estimation, performing analyses that inform decision-making.
• Hands-on experience with standard statistical methods like linear and logistic regression, SVM, confidence intervals, significance testing.
• Proficient in SQL and working knowledge with a programming language, with Python or R a plus.
• Sound statistical inference skills, with the ability to communicate uncertainty appropriately to engineering and business stakeholders.
• Experience designing metrics and building mechanisms to fuel business insights.
• Excellent communication skills.

At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $152,000 and $228,000 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.

At Nuro, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Nuro is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

You must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by your hire date to be eligible to start the role. Proof of vaccination will be required by your start date. Nuro will consider and review accommodation requests based on medical, religious, or other grounds as required by applicable law for qualified candidates.