Junior/Mid-Tier Data Scientist (Sim/Eval)

Tensor; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Opportunities for professional growth

Participation in equity incentive plan

Comprehensive company benefits program

Job summary

An innovative AI company in San Jose is seeking a Junior/Mid-Tier Data Scientist for its simulation/evaluation team. The role involves sampling and processing data from self-driving car logs, developing evaluation metrics, and creating visualizations. Candidates should have a Master or PhD in a relevant field and at least 2 years of data science experience. Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in data science or related role.
• 1+ years of experience in data sampling and A/B testing.
• Experience with autonomous vehicle technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sample and process large datasets from self-driving car logs.
• Define and develop metrics for onboard systems.
• Create data visualizations and dashboards.

Skills

Data sampling

Quantitative evaluation

SQL proficiency

Strong analytical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Education

Master or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics

Tools

Large databases

Job description

Junior/Mid-Tier Data Scientist (Sim/Eval)

Tensor is an agentic AI company dedicated to building agentic products that empower individual consumers. Our flagship product, the Tensor Robocar, is the world’s first personal Robocar and the first AI agentic vehicle — fully autonomous, automotive-grade, and built for private ownership at scale.

Founded in 2016 in Silicon Valley, Tensor is headquartered in San Jose, California, with offices in Barcelona, Singapore, and Dubai. At Tensor, we champion personal AI autonomy and ownership. Our vision is to build a future where everyone owns their own Artificial General Intelligence — a personal AGI that enables more time, freedom, and autonomy. We’re forging an alternative path where AGI serves only you, and is controlled solely by you.

We provide a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional growth, participation in a discretionary equity incentive plan, and access to a comprehensive company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Join us to shape the future! Work with brilliant minds on technology transforming automotive industry and make a lasting impact.

Tensor is at the forefront of L4 autonomous vehicle technology, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in self-driving cars. Our simulation/evaluation org plays a crucial role in accelerating development and evaluation of advanced algorithms that power the future of automobile.

We’re seeking talented, motivated and experienced data scientists/analysts to join our simulation/evaluation org. In this role, you’ll contribute to the development of cutting‑edge quantitative evaluation methodologies/workflows that help validate and evolve our self‑driving car systems.

Locations

• San Jose, California, US (Salary Range: $75k—$300k USD)
• Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
• Dubai, UAE

Responsibilities

• Sample and process large datasets from self-driving car logs to evaluate new software in simulation environment
• Define and develop metrics for target problem clusters of onboard systems, develop statistical analysis
• Create data visualizations and dashboards to communicate findings
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify requirements and solutions of evaluating self-driving car behavior and reliability problems in simulation

Qualifications

• Master or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics or related fields
• 2+ years of experience in data science/analyst or related role
• 1+ years of experiences of data sampling, quantitative evaluation and A/B testing
• Proficiency in SQL and working with large database
• Excellent communication, strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills

Preferences

• Experience with autonomous vehicle technology or robotics
• Experience with machine learning based data analysis
• Experience leading cross-functional collaborations

We appreciate your interest in joining Tensor. Tensor is an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a respectful, supportive, and inclusive workplace for all. We do not discriminate against, and strictly prohibit harassment of, any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Tensor also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. Tensor is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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