Senior Data Scientist, Research, Global Networking and Infrastructure

Google's Global Networking and Infrastructure (GGN&I) team is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join their elite research team focused on optimizing Google's worldwide fiber network infrastructure. This role combines advanced statistical analysis, data science, and engineering to improve the backbone of Google's global services.

The position offers a competitive compensation package of $166,000-$244,000 plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Based in Atlanta, GA, you'll be part of a team that directly impacts Google's core infrastructure capabilities.

As a Senior Data Scientist, you'll apply expertise in statistics, operations research, and computing to solve complex problems related to network design, construction, and performance optimization. The role requires strong programming skills in Python, R, and SQL, combined with the ability to develop and implement sophisticated mathematical models.

Key responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify business challenges, designing and implementing analytical solutions, and working closely with engineers to prototype and deploy improvements. You'll need to be comfortable with shell scripting and handling large-scale data infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience (or 3 with a PhD) and a master's degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, or Engineering. You should have a proven track record of using analytics to solve complex product or business problems.

This role offers the opportunity to work on massive-scale infrastructure problems that directly impact billions of users worldwide. You'll be part of Google's commitment to maintaining and improving its global network capabilities while working with cutting-edge technology and world-class colleagues.

The position combines technical depth with business impact, requiring both strong analytical capabilities and excellent communication skills to work effectively with stakeholders across the organization. Join Google's GGN&I team to help shape the future of global network infrastructure while working on some of the most challenging and impactful problems in tech.