Head of Product Data Science

Key Skills

Data Analysis, Data science techniques, Finance, Leadership Skill, Operations, Product Management, Teamwork

Job Description

Product Data Scientists work with cross functional teams across Engineering, Product, and Operations to make better decisions using data. The work this team does improves driving quality and operational efficiency, helps commercialize our product by making it competitive in the marketplace, and overall helps Waymo make strategic decisions, like where we will expand to next. We do this by developing metrics and using data from real users. The team is collaborative and works on the highest impact projects at Waymo, and each individual has a broad scope. To be successful on this team, you would need to understand the business problem and goal, structure it into analyses, and provide recommendations based on data. Our team is curious, proactive and creative, and can be proud that their work is critical to Waymo’s success.

In this role you'll:

• Set vision for the Product Data Science team
• Provide leadership to a group of managers and their teams to execute on the vision as the company scales its commercial operations, and own the output across data analysis, statistical modeling and report creation
• Analyze complex operational and commercial data to enhance performance as Waymo scales our AV business 
• Function as a thought partner with senior management and stakeholders, and align stakeholders around the vision to gain cross-functional support
• Manage prioritization of team resources to partner with cross functional teams such as Operations, Engineering, Product, Strategy, Finance

At a minimum we’d like you to have:

• 15+ years of experience in a related technical field or equivalent practical experience
• 7+ years of team management experience
• Statistical knowledge/data intuition
• Ability to structure and solve ambiguous problems
• Coding skills and experience
• Experience interacting with senior leadership

It’s preferred if you have:

• Transportation or AV experience preferred
• Marketplace business experience
• Experience interacting with product management teams

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

$285,000—$355,000 USD

While at Waymo, you will enjoy benefits that cover…

Health and wellness: Our people are at the heart of everything we do. At Waymo, you can enjoy top-notch medical, dental and vision insurance, mental wellness support, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), a Health Saving Account (HSA), on-site physicians and/or nurses in some locations, and special wellness programs.

Financial wellness: Your financial peace of mind is important to us. At Waymo, we offer competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, equity, a generous 401(k) plan or regional retirement plans, 1-on-1 financial coaching, a 529 College Savings Plan and lots of other perks and employee discounts.