Senior Data Scientist at Vay

<div class="content-intro"><p>Ever imagined saying, “I helped launch the future of transportation”?</p> <p>We’re rewriting the rules of urban mobility. At Vay, customers tap a button and a car arrives - with no one inside - powered by our world-first Remote Driving technology on real public streets.</p> <p>We’re live in Las Vegas and scaling fast, powered by a strategic investment of up to $410 million from <a href="https://www.grab.com/sg/">Grab</a>. Our mission is simple: replace private car ownership with a faster, cleaner, door-to-door mobility model. If you want to build something real, visible, and genuinely transformative, you’ll feel right at home here.</p> <p><strong>Curious to experience Vay yourself? Use the code <em data-start="289" data-end="303">VAYCANDIDATE</em> for $10 off your first trip in Las Vegas! Download the "Vay" app from the Apple or Google Play store &amp; off you go!&nbsp;</strong></p> <h4><strong>What’s happening at Vay</strong></h4> <ul> <li>First to roll out vehicles in both Europe and the USA on public roads without a human being inside &amp; currently the 2nd largest commercial, driverless car fleet in the Western World.</li> <li>We've partnered with <a href="https://kodiak.ai/">Kodiak</a> to bring remote-driving technology to autonomous trucks in the US, showcasing our ability to integrate our system into heavy-duty commercial vehicles and expand the applications of our tech across the US.</li> <li>We’ve completed 10’s of thousands of trips so far and are busy multiplying our Las Vegas fleet just to meet demand!</li> <li><strong>...And soon we’ll be expanding across the US &amp; Europe 🚀</strong></li> </ul></div><h4><strong>Why this role is exciting</strong></h4> <p data-start="1241" data-end="1501">This is a high-impact role at the intersection of data science, mapping, and real-world mobility systems. You’ll work on the data and algorithms that define how Vay’s vehicles navigate cities safely and efficiently within our Operational Design Domain (ODD).&nbsp;Your work will directly unlock our ability to scale to new cities, improve routing performance, and solve complex real-world challenges in a rapidly evolving mobility environment.</p> <h4><strong>What you’ll be driving</strong></h4> <p data-start="1717" data-end="1864">In this role, you will play a critical part in advancing Vay’s mapping and routing capabilities using data science and machine learning approaches.</p> <ul data-start="1866" data-end="2699"> <li data-section-id="65hqkz" data-start="1866" data-end="1997"> <p data-start="1868" data-end="1997">Develop automated approaches to map augmentation using video, connectivity, trip data, and open datasets such as OpenStreetMap.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="19uy4ay" data-start="1998" data-end="2106"> <p data-start="2000" data-end="2106">Build data science solutions that accelerate map creation and updates for new cities where Vay launches.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="u8ts8r" data-start="2107" data-end="2221"> <p data-start="2109" data-end="2221">Design and develop routing simulation tools to discover optimal strategies for improving ETA and ATA accuracy.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="mcwpbt" data-start="2222" data-end="2321"> <p data-start="2224" data-end="2321">Lead and contribute to initiatives within the Operational Design Domain (ODD) data science pod.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="1a4r4gb" data-start="2322" data-end="2434"> <p data-start="2324" data-end="2434">Identify and automate inefficiencies in map generation workflows to enable faster and more frequent updates.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="lwxtyw" data-start="2435" data-end="2562"> <p data-start="2437" data-end="2562">Work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and product teams to implement and deploy production-grade solutions.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="dv66bx" data-start="2563" data-end="2699"> <p data-start="2565" data-end="2699">Help scale the impact of the data science team by driving key initiatives and reducing knowledge concentration on critical ODD topics.</p> </li> </ul> <h4><strong>What are we looking for</strong></h4> <p data-start="2735" data-end="2908">We’re looking for a data scientist who enjoys solving complex real-world problems and turning experimental ideas into production systems that power next-generation mobility.</p> <ul data-start="2910" data-end="3544"> <li data-section-id="1khfiy6" data-start="2910" data-end="3008"> <p data-start="2912" data-end="3008">Strong experience applying data science or machine learning techniques to real-world problems.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="1oinfrq" data-start="3009" data-end="3066"> <p data-start="3011" data-end="3066">Ability to write high-quality, production-grade code.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="1n8azxx" data-start="3067" data-end="3205"> <p data-start="3069" data-end="3205">Experience building and deploying applied data science solutions across the full lifecycle—from concept to implementation and rollout.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="1cedhvl" data-start="3206" data-end="3338"> <p data-start="3208" data-end="3338">Strong Python experience and familiarity with modern data science workflows (e.g., Jupyter, GitHub, cloud compute environments).</p> </li> <li data-section-id="1hc5xlz" data-start="3339" data-end="3442"> <p data-start="3341" data-end="3442">Experience working with geospatial data, routing systems, or map-based datasets is highly valuable.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="1f11nde" data-start="3443" data-end="3544"> <p data-start="3445" data-end="3544">Comfortable working cross-functionally and owning complex initiatives in a fast-moving environment.</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="3546" data-end="3562"><strong data-start="3546" data-end="3562">Nice to have</strong></p> <ul data-start="3564" data-end="3733"> <li data-section-id="1xwk4zb" data-start="3564" data-end="3640"> <p data-start="3566" data-end="3640">Prior engineering experience or strong software engineering foundations.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="wmhubs" data-start="3641" data-end="3733"> <p data-start="3643" data-end="3733">Experience with technologies such as Spark, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar ML frameworks.</p> </li> </ul> <h4><strong>Why choose Vay</strong></h4> <p>💪 A global team of smart, motivated people from 30+ countries who love tackling hard problems and turning bold ideas into reality.</p> <p>🌍 Huge scope for impact in a fast paced environment</p> <p>💰 ESOP stock options: A stake in Vay’s future – not just a salary.</p> <p>🌴 Unlimited Paid Vacation Days</p> <p>🎫 401(k) programme</p> <p>🏥 Health, Dental &amp; Vision Insurance&nbsp;</p> <p>🚗 All Vay team members receive 30% off their Vay rides</p> <p>🏋️‍♂️ Wellness Hub free gym access &amp; wellness app subscriptions</p> <p>🛍️ Exclusive external discounts</p> <p>💼 $350 Home office budget&nbsp;</p> <p>✈️ Relocation financial assistance when relocating to Las Vegas&nbsp;</p> <p>🎊 Regular team events throughout the year</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p class="p1">For more information on Vay’s physical demands, working environments and safety requirements, you can review this&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1swEohclBwsOgx37G4NHE2szYCA6avS_aQX_WSJ7Ih8k/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.6dlrur2mwcd9">link</a>. We’ll also cover anything specific to this role during the first interview.</p> <p class="p1">We’d love to stay connected for future opportunities, so feel free to include your LinkedIn profile when you apply.</p> <p class="p1">We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If you’re excited about shaping something truly groundbreaking, we’d be happy to hear from you.</p> <h4 class="job-modal__content-heading">&nbsp;</h4></div>