Research Data Scientist, Waze Personalized Experience

Join Google's Waze Personalized Experience team as a Research Data Scientist, where you'll be at the forefront of creating personalized, contextual, and timely routing experiences for Waze drivers. As part of the Waze Data Science group, you'll leverage advanced machine learning techniques and data analytics to drive product innovation. The role combines technical expertise in ML engineering with practical application, requiring proficiency in Python, cloud computing, and various ML frameworks. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to define metrics, lead experimentation, and provide data-driven insights that shape the future of Waze. The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies including GCP, Vertex AI, and TensorFlow, while managing end-to-end data science workflows from feature engineering to model deployment. This role is perfect for candidates who combine strong analytical skills with a passion for solving real-world transportation challenges through data science. You'll be part of Google's innovative culture, working on products that impact millions of users daily while having access to world-class resources and technologies. The position requires both technical depth in machine learning and the ability to translate complex analyses into actionable insights for product development.