<div><p>As a Data Scientist on the Behavior Evaluation team, you will be the statistical anchor ensuring our autonomous driving systems navigate highway environments with world-class safety, efficiency, and comfort. Highway evaluation presents a unique industry challenge: verifying vehicle behavior at high velocities where the margin for error is razor-thin, and critical edge cases are buried in petabytes of data.</p><p>In this role, you will bridge advanced statistical methodology with scalable software engineering. You will design the mathematical frameworks, statistical tests, and data-driven metrics that evaluate our planner's decisions. Working directly with large-scale simulation and real-world fleet data, your insights will define our validation pipelines, identify behavioral regressions, and directly shape the software powering our next-generation autonomous fleet.</p></div><br><br><h3>In this role, you will:</h3><ul><div><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-inline-start:48px;"><li style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial , sans-serif;"><p style="margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt;">Design Advanced Experimental Frameworks:</span></strong><span style="font-size:11pt;"> Formulate robust statistical models, hypothesis testing frameworks, and quasi-experimental designs (such as synthetic controls or matching) to rigorously validate highway planner behavior in simulation and shadow-mode deployments.</span></p></li><div style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial , sans-serif;"> </div><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-inline-start:48px;"><li style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial , sans-serif;"><p style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt;">Model Tail Risks &amp; Rare Events:</span></strong><span style="font-size:11pt;"> Use Surrogate Safety Measures (e.g., TTC, PET) to accurately model and predict low-frequency, high-severity edge cases that traditional mean-based statistics miss.</span></p></li><div style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial , sans-serif;"> </div><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-inline-start:48px;"><li style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial , sans-serif;"><p style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt;">Architect Scenario-Based Metrics:</span></strong><span style="font-size:11pt;"> Own and mature critical behavioral KPIs, utilizing data stratification to analyze complex driving scenarios (e.g., high-speed merging, cut-ins) while proactively identifying statistical anomalies like Simpson’s Paradox.</span></p></li><div style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial , sans-serif;"> </div><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-inline-start:48px;"><li style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial , sans-serif;"><p style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt;">Surface Statistical Edge Cases:</span></strong><span style="font-size:11pt;"> Apply data mining and advanced statistical techniques to isolate low-frequency, high-severity edge cases and systemic Autonomy engineering debt.</span></p></li><li style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial , sans-serif;"><strong style="font-family:Meta , sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial , sans-serif;">Drive Cross-Functional Alignment:</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial , sans-serif;"> </span></strong><span style="font-family:Meta , sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial , sans-serif;">Translate complex statistical findings and multi-source evaluations into clear, actionable technical recommendations, collaborating closely with Autonomy Software Engineers, Safety Systems, and Product teams.</span></span></li></ul></ul></ul></ul></div></ul><h3>Qualifications:</h3><ul><div><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-inline-start:48px;"><li style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial , sans-serif;"><p style="margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt;">Education:</span></strong><span style="font-size:11pt;"> Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a highly quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Operations Research, or a related field with a strong statistical focus).</span></p></li><div style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial , sans-serif;"> </div><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-inline-start:48px;"><li style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial , sans-serif;"><p style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt;">Experience:</span></strong><span style="font-size:11pt;"> 3–6+ years of professional experience as a Data Scientist or Quantitative Engineer, with a proven track record of landing data-driven impact.</span></p></li><div style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial , sans-serif;"> </div><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-inline-start:48px;"><li style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial , sans-serif;"><p style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt;">Strong Statistical Foundations:</span></strong><span style="font-size:11pt;"> Deep understanding of hypothesis testing, experimental design, regression analysis, non-parametric/resampling methods (e.g., bootstrapping, permutation tests), and time-series analysis handling autocorrelated data.</span></p></li><div style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial , sans-serif;"> </div><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-inline-start:48px;"><li style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial , sans-serif;"><p style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt;">Strong Programming:</span></strong><span style="font-size:11pt;"> High proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, scikit-learn) and the ability to write highly complex, optimized SQL queries for massive distributed databases.</span></p></li><li style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial , sans-serif;"><strong style="font-family:Meta , sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial , sans-serif;">Communication:</span></strong><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial , sans-serif;"> Exceptional ability to articulate complex mathematical methodologies and statistical results to cross-functional engineering partners.</span></li></ul></ul></ul></ul></div></ul><h3>Bonus Qualifications</h3><ul><div><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-inline-start:48px;"><li style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial , sans-serif;"><p style="margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt;">Robotics or Autonomy Background:</span></strong><span style="font-size:11pt;"> Experience analyzing spatial-temporal data, sensor logs, or vehicle telemetry from robotics, autonomous vehicles, or aviation systems.</span></p></li><div style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial , sans-serif;"> </div><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-inline-start:48px;"><li style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial , sans-serif;"><p style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt;">Simulation-Based Testing:</span></strong><span style="font-size:11pt;"> Familiarity with validating software systems using empty-world or simulation platforms at scale.</span></p></li><li style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial , sans-serif;"><strong style="font-family:Meta , sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial , sans-serif;">Modern Data Stack:</span></strong><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial , sans-serif;"> Experience with workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow) and building advanced data visualization layers (e.g., Superset).</span></li></ul></ul></div></ul><br><div><b>About Zoox</b></div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/zoox-inc">Follow us on LinkedIn</a></div><div><br></div><div><b>Accommodations</b></div><div>If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.</div><div><br></div><div><b>A Final Note:</b></div><div>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.</div>

<p>Zoox is developing the first fully electric autonomous vehicles to support low-carbon transportation and to decrease congestion and reliance on individual car ownership in urban areas.&nbsp;</p>

Data Scientist, Behavior Evaluation

<div><p>As a Data Scientist on the Behavior Evaluation team, you will be the statistical anchor ensuring our autonomous driving systems navigate highway environments with world-class safety, efficiency, and comfort. Highway evaluation presents a unique industry challenge: verifying vehicle behavior at high velocities where the margin for error is razor-thin, and critical edge cases are buried in petabytes of data.</p><p>In this role, you will bridge advanced statistical methodology with scalable software engineering. You will design the mathematical frameworks, statistical tests, and data-driven metrics that evaluate our planner's decisions. Working directly with large-scale simulation and real-world fleet data, your insights will define our validation pipelines, identify behavioral regressions, and directly shape the software powering our next-generation autonomous fleet.</p></div><br /><br /><h3>In this role, you will:</h3><ul><div><ul><li><p><strong><span>Design Advanced Experimental Frameworks:</span></strong><span> Formulate robust statistical models, hypothesis testing frameworks, and quasi-experimental designs (such as synthetic controls or matching) to rigorously validate highway planner behavior in simulation and shadow-mode deployments.</span></p></li><div> </div><ul><li><p><strong><span>Model Tail Risks &amp; Rare Events:</span></strong><span> Use Surrogate Safety Measures (e.g., TTC, PET) to accurately model and predict low-frequency, high-severity edge cases that traditional mean-based statistics miss.</span></p></li><div> </div><ul><li><p><strong><span>Architect Scenario-Based Metrics:</span></strong><span> Own and mature critical behavioral KPIs, utilizing data stratification to analyze complex driving scenarios (e.g., high-speed merging, cut-ins) while proactively identifying statistical anomalies like Simpson’s Paradox.</span></p></li><div> </div><ul><li><p><strong><span>Surface Statistical Edge Cases:</span></strong><span> Apply data mining and advanced statistical techniques to isolate low-frequency, high-severity edge cases and systemic Autonomy engineering debt.</span></p></li><li><strong><span>Drive Cross-Functional Alignment:</span><span> </span></strong><span><span>Translate complex statistical findings and multi-source evaluations into clear, actionable technical recommendations, collaborating closely with Autonomy Software Engineers, Safety Systems, and Product teams.</span></span></li></ul></ul></ul></ul></div></ul><h3>Qualifications:</h3><ul><div><ul><li><p><strong><span>Education:</span></strong><span> Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a highly quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Operations Research, or a related field with a strong statistical focus).</span></p></li><div> </div><ul><li><p><strong><span>Experience:</span></strong><span> 3–6+ years of professional experience as a Data Scientist or Quantitative Engineer, with a proven track record of landing data-driven impact.</span></p></li><div> </div><ul><li><p><strong><span>Strong Statistical Foundations:</span></strong><span> Deep understanding of hypothesis testing, experimental design, regression analysis, non-parametric/resampling methods (e.g., bootstrapping, permutation tests), and time-series analysis handling autocorrelated data.</span></p></li><div> </div><ul><li><p><strong><span>Strong Programming:</span></strong><span> High proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, scikit-learn) and the ability to write highly complex, optimized SQL queries for massive distributed databases.</span></p></li><li><strong><span>Communication:</span></strong><span> Exceptional ability to articulate complex mathematical methodologies and statistical results to cross-functional engineering partners.</span></li></ul></ul></ul></ul></div></ul><h3>Bonus Qualifications</h3><ul><div><ul><li><p><strong><span>Robotics or Autonomy Background:</span></strong><span> Experience analyzing spatial-temporal data, sensor logs, or vehicle telemetry from robotics, autonomous vehicles, or aviation systems.</span></p></li><div> </div><ul><li><p><strong><span>Simulation-Based Testing:</span></strong><span> Familiarity with validating software systems using empty-world or simulation platforms at scale.</span></p></li><li><strong><span>Modern Data Stack:</span></strong><span> Experience with workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow) and building advanced data visualization layers (e.g., Superset).</span></li></ul></ul></div></ul><br /><div><b>About Zoox</b></div><div>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.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/zoox-inc">Follow us on LinkedIn</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Accommodations</b></div><div>If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>A Final Note:</b></div><div>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.</div>

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