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Senior Staff Research Data Scientist, AI Data Research

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USD 262,000–364,000/yearAnnual period assumed — pay source
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $262000 - $364000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits Learn more aboutbenefits at Google (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/) .
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What you’ll work on

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  • Solve complex, ambitious data science problems using large data sets

  • Present work to executives and influence strategy and product direction

  • Define key metrics to measure success

  • Develop new methods to improve Google's models through better training data

  • Work with product and model teams and engineering to find opportunities

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Work with data sets and solve complex and ambitious data science problems.
Share/present to executive stakeholders and executives, effectively defend your work, and influence strategy and product direction.
Define key metrics to measure success in various shapes and forms.
Develop new methodologies to improve the performance of Google's models through better training data, including data acquisition, and insights.
Work closely with Product Management and engineering to identify opportunities.

What you’ll bring

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Core experience

  • Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Math, Physics, Economics, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 10 years of analytics, coding (e.g., Python, R, SQL), or statistical analysis experience (8 with a PhD)
Qualification wording
Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Operations Research, Engineering, a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.
10 years of work experience using analytics to solve product or business problems, coding (e.g., Python, R, SQL), querying databases or statistical analysis, or 8 years of work experience with a PhD degree.
Education & alternatives
**Minimum qualifications:** + Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Operations Research, Engineering, a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience. + 10 years of work experience using analytics to solve product or business problems, coding (e.g., Python, R, SQL), querying databases or statistical analysis, or 8 years of work experience with a PhD degree.
+ Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Operations Research, Engineering, a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience. + 10 years of work experience using analytics to solve product or business problems, coding (e.g., Python, R, SQL), querying databases or statistical analysis, or 8 years of work experience with a PhD degree. **Preferred qualifications:**
**Preferred qualifications:** + 12 years of work experience using analytics to solve product or business problems, coding (e.g., Python, R, SQL), querying databases or statistical analysis, or 10 years of work experience with a PhD degree. + Experience in Deep Learning, Infrastructure Systems, or Reinforcement Learning.
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How this job compares

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$262K–$364K against $118K–$195K, the middle half of what similar US postings state.

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Google is hiring

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+ Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Operations Research, Engineering, a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience. + 10 years of work experience using analytics to solve product or business problems, coding (e.g., Python, R, SQL), querying databases or statistical analysis, or 8 years of work experience with a PhD degree. **Preferred qualifications:**
**Preferred qualifications:** + 12 years of work experience using analytics to solve product or business problems, coding (e.g., Python, R, SQL), querying databases or statistical analysis, or 10 years of work experience with a PhD degree. + Experience in Deep Learning, Infrastructure Systems, or Reinforcement Learning.

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Demand for Data Scientist roles

New Data Scientist postings at the employers we follow are down 6% over the last 6 weeks compared with the 6 before.

Weekly new Data Scientist postings at the same employers, from the week of August 17 to the week of November 2. The fewest in a week was 1,408, the most 2,964, and the latest week had 2,126.
August 17Last week

Each bar is one week of new postings. The darkest bars are the last 6 weeks.

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About the role

We file this job under Data Scientist, by the work the posting describes.

Data scientists use statistics and models to answer harder questions, such as whether a change worked, what demand will look like next quarter, or which customers are likely to leave.

Postings usually ask for Python or R, SQL, statistics, experiment design and common machine learning methods.

Unlike an ML engineer, a data scientist's main output is often an analysis or a first model, not software running inside a product.

US government figures for data scientists

Median yearly pay, May 2025
$120,230
Expected change, 2025 to 2035
34.6% more jobsagainst 3.5% for all jobs

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) and Employment Projections (2025 to 2035). Occupation code 15-2051.

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Senior Staff Research Data Scientist, AI Data Research Share Senior Staff Research Data Scientist, AI Data Research _corporate_fare_ Google _place_ Mountain View, CA, USA **Advanced** Experience owning outcomes and decision making, solving ambiguous problems and influencing stakeholders; deep expertise in domain. Share Senior Staff Research Data Scientist, AI Data Research _info_outline_ XIn most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. **Minimum qualifications:** + Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Operations Research, Engineering, a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience. + 10 years of work experience using analytics to solve product or business problems, coding (e.g., Python, R, SQL), querying databases or statistical analysis, or 8 years of work experience with a PhD degree. **Preferred qualifications:** + 12 years of work experience using analytics to solve product or business problems, coding (e.g., Python, R, SQL), querying databases or statistical analysis, or 10 years of work experience with a PhD degree. + Experience in Deep Learning, Infrastructure Systems, or Reinforcement Learning. **About the job** Imagine being at the core of the AI revolution, where your expertise directly fuels the most advanced Large Language Models. We are the driving team behind high-quality data – the essential ingredient for unlocking unprecedented AI breakthroughs. Partner with resourceful minds, define data excellence, and make an impact on the future of intelligent systems. As a Senior Staff Research Data Scientist, you will be a key driver of innovation. This role demands deep expertise in machine learning and a strong foundation in core data science methodologies. You will be instrumental in conceiving and deploying solutions, directly contributing to the advancements of AI. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $262000 - $364000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits Learn more aboutbenefits at Google (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/) . **Responsibilities** + Work with data sets and solve complex and ambitious data science problems. + Share/present to executive stakeholders and executives, effectively defend your work, and influence strategy and product direction. + Interact cross-functionally with a wide range of product and model teams. Work closely with Product Management and engineering to identify opportunities. + Define key metrics to measure success in various shapes and forms. + Develop new methodologies to improve the performance of Google's models through better training data, including data acquisition, and insights. Information collected and processed as part of your Google Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Google'sApplicant and Candidate Privacy Policy (./privacy-policy) . Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See alsoGoogle's EEO Policy (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/eeo/) ,Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal (https://careers.google.com/jobs/dist/legal/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) ,Belonging at Google (https://about.google/belonging/) , andHow we hire (https://careers.google.com/how-we-hire/) . 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