Data Scientist – AV Metrics & Evaluation Analytics

Full Timejunior

Austin, TXPosted 9 days ago

Role Overview

Avride is hiring a entry-level Data Scientist – AV Metrics & Evaluation Analytics. This is a full-time role in Austin. Part of Avride's Data Science hiring, posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

About the team

Our team is dedicated to advancing the future of autonomous driving technology by developing the metrics and evaluation frameworks that ensure the safety, performance, and readiness of self-driving systems. We work closely with engineering teams to analyze real-world and simulated driving data, enabling data-driven decisions that accelerate the commercialization of autonomous vehicles. Our work directly impacts critical questions such as: ‘How well does the vehicle handle complex intersections? Does it provide a passenger-safe experience during maneuvers? How do we statistically validate readiness for urban deployment?’

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Data Scientist to join our team and play a pivotal role in defining and evaluating the performance of autonomous vehicle systems. You will design and implement quantitative metrics to assess driving behavior, safety compliance, and passenger comfort. Your work will involve analyzing large datasets, applying statistical methods, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure our self-driving systems meet the highest standards of safety and reliability. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of autonomous driving technology.

What you'll do

Analyze data from real-world and simulated autonomous vehicle experiments to evaluate system performance.
Develop and refine quantitative metrics (both rule-based and ML-driven) to assess driving behavior, safety, and passenger comfort.
Apply statistical inference and hypothesis testing to validate the sensitivity and reliability of metrics.
Collaborate with autonomy software, simulation, and safety teams to prioritize improvements based on data-driven insights.
Build scalable data pipelines to automate metric computation and reporting.
Review driving logs and participate in test rides to ground analyses in real-world performance.

What you'll need

2+ years of experience in data science, applied statistics, or metrics development.
Proficiency in Python and SQL for data analysis.
Strong background in statistical methods (e.g., A/B testing, confidence intervals, regression).
Experience designing metrics to evaluate complex systems (e.g., robotics, autonomous systems, or large-scale software).
Ability to communicate technical findings to cross-functional stakeholders.

Nice to have

Experience with machine learning (e.g., model evaluation, feature engineering).
Familiarity with big data tools (Spark, Hadoop, MapReduce).
Knowledge of traffic regulations or automotive safety standards (e.g., NHTSA).

Candidates are required to be authorized to work in the U.S. The employer is not offering relocation sponsorship, and remote work options are not available.

Avride is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities to ensure they have equal access to employment opportunities. Avride complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with the application or hiring process, or to perform the essential functions of a job, please email jobs@avride.ai.

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Where is the Data Scientist – AV Metrics & Evaluation Analytics position at Avride located?

This position is based in Austin. Avride has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Data Scientist – AV Metrics & Evaluation Analytics at Avride earn?

Avride has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Data Scientist – AV Metrics & Evaluation Analytics role at Avride posted?

This role was posted on June 30, 2026 (9 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

Is the Data Scientist – AV Metrics & Evaluation Analytics role at Avride entry-level?

Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Avride has listed.

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