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Senior Data Scientist, Autonomy Behavior Monitoring

Zoox

Job Location:

Boston, MA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 176000 - 240000

Posted: 11 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 22 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Zoox is building the worlds first purpose-built robotaxi and our ability to scale safely to new geographies and driving challenges depends on our capacity to measure and understand autonomous vehicle behavior. We are looking for a Data Scientist to join our Autonomy Integration Metrics team where you will partner closely with behavior engineers and product stakeholders to develop and implement the metrics that define how well our system drives.

In this role you will :

Design develop and implement quantitative behavior metrics that assess AV performance across diverse driving scenarios and geofences
Build and maintain data pipelines and dashboards to track simulation and fleet metrics across geographies and software versions
Identify performance gaps and regressions by analyzing large-scale vehicle logs and simulation data
Drive the definition of metric thresholds and acceptance criteria to support geofence expansion decisions
Communicate findings and metric frameworks clearly to technical and non-technical audiences

Qualifications:

B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science Data Science Engineering or a related quantitative field (or equivalent experience)
5 years of experience in data science with a focus on metric design and development or performance evaluation
Strong proficiency in Python in production environments with standard repo practices
Experience working with time-series or sensor data; familiarity with robotics or AV data is a plus
Ability to work cross-functionally and distill complex technical requirements from diverse stakeholders

Bonus Qualifications:

Proficiency in C
Experience with simulation-based validation and metrics

$176000 - $240000 a year

Base Salary Range

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 candidates 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. Were looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to emailprotected 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 and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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About Company

Zoox

We’re reinventing personal transportation—making the future safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. This is on-demand autonomous ride-hailing.

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