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Sr. Data Scientist, Ops Decision Systems

Rivian

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/27/2026

Compensation

$146,900 - $183,600 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202697.5% approval+60% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Sr. Data Science, Ops Decision Systems role at Rivian focuses on designing, building, and operating simulation and optimization systems for the remarketing business. This technical individual contributor position requires proficiency in Python and Databricks, as well as experience in developing multi-variable simulation models. The role combines applied data science, analytics engineering, and operations ownership, ensuring the quality of operational decisions. Success is measured by the robustness of the systems and the integrity of the plans they produce.

Requirements

  • Proficiency with Python, SQL, and Databricks or equivalent warehouse/lakehouse platform.
  • Experience with Git-based engineering workflows, code review, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Demonstrated experience owning production data infrastructure end-to-end, including data modeling and pipeline orchestration.
  • Ability to design and validate applied simulation and optimization models.
  • Experience reasoning about supply/demand constraints and translating operational decisions into dollar-denominated outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and operate production simulation and optimization systems.
  • Develop Python-based simulation models in Databricks as part of a technical team.
  • Build and maintain data models and pipelines that describe operational performance.
  • Apply statistical, machine learning, and optimization methods with performance monitoring.
  • Model and trend resource-efficiency outcomes across all areas of operating expense.

Benefits

  • Employees at Rivian are often offered comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, ESPP and potential RSU grants, performance bonuses, and generous time off including paid parental and sick leave. Perks can include 24/7 mental-health coaching and therapy, Hinge Health for Anthem enrollees, tuition assistance and professional development, plus on-site food and a wide range of employee discounts on items like computers, mobile phones, home loans, and pet care.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Rivian Automotive Llc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

101

FY2026

Approval rate

97.5%

FY2026

LCA certified

258

FY2026

Entry-level share

3.9%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+60%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-42%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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