Staff Product Data Scientist

Rivian • Palo Alto, CA

403d • $182,000 - $232,000

About The Position

As a Staff Product Data Scientist at Rivian, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the reliability and performance of our electric vehicles. You will work with extensive vehicle telemetry data to develop advanced machine learning models that predict and forecast field failures, contributing to our commitment to quality and safety. This position requires collaboration with a diverse team of data scientists, engineers, and analysts to uncover insights from data and implement innovative solutions that align with Rivian's mission of sustainability and adventure.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in engineering, math, physics, computer science or other quantitative discipline
• 5+ years of industry experience in a data science or software engineering role or Ph.D.
• Expert level knowledge totaling 5+ years of experience with Python and Apache Spark
• Extensive understanding of statistical and machine learning concepts
• Capable of working in a fast-paced and constantly changing development environment
• Outstanding team player with great communication skills that can build team consensus
• Passionately motivated to take ideas from development validation to a verified product
• Self-motivated: Demonstrated ability to set direction and guide the team towards it
• Hands-on approach: Proactively identifies and fills in gaps where needed and make things happen.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with extensive vehicle telemetry data to provide valuable insights into the quality/reliability and performance of our different products.
• Develop statistical and machine learning models for the practical purpose of predicting and forecasting field failures, contributing to our commitment to quality and safety.
• Take the lead in implementing ML-based Prognostics and Health Management to enhance preventative maintenance strategies, ensuring the longevity and sustainability of our products.
• Engage in methodical research of algorithms, focusing on prototyping, validation, and iterative improvement, all while maintaining a practical approach to technological advancements.
• Serve as a respected technical authority within the organization, offering pragmatic guidance on current and future technology decisions, always aligned with our company's goals.
• Apply a deep understanding of the business and operational aspects of technology choices, ensuring a balanced approach that meets our company's needs efficiently.
• Foster collaboration among your engineering peers by creating well-structured, adaptable designs and code that promote teamwork and practical solutions.
• Demonstrate your ability to facilitate consensus during complex technical discussions, ensuring that we maintain a productive and cooperative working environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree