Data Scientist, Robotaxi Performance – Capability

Wayve

. Investigate driving behaviours and operational events to understand where, why and how often the system falls short of driverless service expectations .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $209,700 - $280,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data science and statistical analysis to assess driving behaviors and operational events, translating findings into actionable insights for product improvements. Proficient in Python, SQL, and data visualization tools to build metrics and dashboards that track performance across autonomous driving systems.

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Python ProgrammingSQL Database ManagementStatistical AnalysisData VisualizationAutonomous Driving Experience

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Hard Skills

Data ScienceStatistical MethodsPerformance BaselinesKPI DevelopmentRare-Event AnalysisOperational Impact AssessmentComplex Systems AnalysisPerformance Distribution UnderstandingVehicle DynamicsDriving Behavior Analysis

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationIndependent Problem SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Data Visualization ToolsStatistical Analysis Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in PhysicsMaster’s Degree in StatisticsMaster’s Degree in MathematicsPhD in PhysicsPhD in StatisticsPhD in Mathematics

Industry Keywords

ADASRoboticsMobility ServicesSafety-Critical EventsOperational Reliability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Investigate driving behaviours and operational events to understand where, why and how often the system falls short of driverless service expectations
Build practical metrics, performance baselines and dashboards to track progress across model, software and product releases
Apply statistical methods to assess rare events, quantify uncertainty and distinguish meaningful improvements from noise
Work with teams across Wayve to turn findings into development priorities, targeted validation and better data collection
Contribute to product readiness reviews with evidence of progress, remaining limitations and confidence in conclusions
Assess real-world driving and validation data to identify performance gaps, quantify operational impact and track progress
Identify where improved model performance can help and where additional system or product capabilities are needed
Define metrics for remote assistance, passenger pickup and drop-off, passenger interactions, vehicle readiness and recovery from operational disruptions
Measure intervention demand, mission completion, recovery time and vehicle availability
Investigate safety-critical interventions, unnecessary stops, stuck scenarios and manoeuvre execution across different roads and operating conditions
Collaborate with Model Development, Behavioural Validation, Safety and Robotaxi Engineering teams to support safe, reliable and scalable driverless service development

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least three years of relevant experience in data science, automotive data analysis or a related field
Hands-on experience with Python, SQL, statistical analysis and tools for exploring and visualising large datasets
Ability to turn ambiguous real-world problems into measurable questions, useful KPIs and practical analytical approaches
Experience analysing complex systems, uncovering performance limitations and translating findings into product or engineering improvements
Understanding of statistical confidence, rare-event analysis, performance distributions and trends
Ability to work independently with incomplete data, make reasonable assumptions and refine approaches as new evidence emerges
Clear communication with engineering, product and leadership stakeholders, including explaining findings and limitations
Experience in autonomous driving, ADAS, robotics, mobility services or another complex physical system would be valuable
Familiarity with vehicle dynamics, driving behaviour, safety-critical events or operational reliability would help
A relevant master’s degree or PhD in Physics, Statistics or Mathematics is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful equity, sharing in the ownership and long term success of Wayve
Relocation support and visa sponsorship where applicable
Flexible working arrangements appropriate to your role and location, with opportunities to collaborate in person
Learning and development budgets with support for training, conferences and growth
Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, dental, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, retirement or pension where applicable, access to therapists, wellbeing partnerships, team socials and more
Hybrid working model combining in-person collaboration with focused remote work