Data Scientist - Perception Verification and Validation
Company: Zoox
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 2, 2026
|
|
|
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Scientist
to join our Perception Verification and Validation team. The team
is responsible for verifying and validating the perception stack of
our autonomous driving system. The candidate will work closely with
other data scientists, perception engineers, and systems engineers
to develop datasets and metrics to quantify the performance of our
perception system. The candidate will also help define key
performance metrics that will enable perception engineers to
directly measure the impact of new features on both the overall
Perception stack as well as end-to-end system behavior. In this
role, You will Define key performance metrics that will help
perception engineers to measure the impact of new features on the
perception stack and the end-to-end system behavior Create and
maintain datasets used to evaluate the perception stack and
end-to-end driving performance. Analyze large scale metric results
to identify patterns and insights about perception failure modes.
Present results and insights to leadership. Design and implement
statistical methods to quantify uncertainty in our performance and
validation metrics. Qualifications Master's or PhD degree in
Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field
Proficient using data query languages (SQL and/or Spark/scala) to
quickly build complex yet efficient data queries at scale and using
Python to build production-quality code Basic experience with
autonomous driving, safety-critical systems, or computer vision
systems. Proficient in exploratory data analysis (EDA) and data
visualization to understand and present trends and their
implications for the business. Background in statistical modeling
and analysis; including experience making data-driven decisions
that connect point and uncertainty estimates to business impact.
Bonus Qualifications Skilled at using AI tools to improve
development efficiency and quality. Experience with experiment
design and statistical comparisons (A/B testing,
parametric/non-parametric statistics, etc.) Experience analyzing
geospatial data $167,000 - $228,000 a year There are three major
components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights.
A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package.
The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will
vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as
positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors,
including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of
experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary
range listed in this posting is representative of the range of
levels Zoox is considering for this position. Zoox also offers a
comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g.
sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock
Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care
insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life
insurance. 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. Follow
us on LinkedIn Accommodations If you need an accommodation to
participate in the application or interview process please reach
out to [email protected] or your assigned recruiter. A Final Note:
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of
the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing
resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment
team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are
ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about
how your data is processed, please contact us.
Keywords: Zoox, East Providence , Data Scientist - Perception Verification and Validation, Engineering , Boston, Rhode Island
