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Data Scientist

Google

Location

San Bruno, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$206,600 - $253,000 per year

Master's with 5+ Years of Experience
PhD with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.4% approval-14% YoY
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Job description

The Data Scientist role at Google focuses on leveraging statistical methods and quantitative analysis to drive business insights and solutions. The position is part of the YouTube team, which aims to empower users to share their stories and connect with others. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders to define priorities and translate complex goals into analytical frameworks. Additionally, the Data Scientist will mentor junior team members and utilize advanced quantitative techniques to support organizational objectives.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Operations Research, Engineering, or a related field and 5 years of experience in a Data Scientist-related occupation.
  • Alternatively, a PhD in a related field and 3 years of experience in a Data Scientist-related occupation is acceptable.
  • 3 years of experience in collecting and analyzing data using statistical methods or quantitative analysis.
  • 3 years of experience in analyzing information and data to draw conclusions and develop actionable plans.
  • 3 years of experience in applying advanced quantitative and technical knowledge in relevant domains.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define business priorities and clarify product questions.
  • Translate complex business goals into tractable analytical frameworks and evaluation metrics.
  • Extract raw data across multiple sources using SQL and Python, ensuring high data integrity for analysis.
  • Utilize specialized knowledge to navigate custom data infrastructure and existing data models.
  • Design and evaluate novel mathematical models to solve defined problems with limited precedent.
  • Mentor and support other data scientists in a Tech Lead capacity.

Benefits

  • Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.

H-1B filing history

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

Filing entity: Google Llc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

908

FY2026

Approval rate

98.4%

FY2026

LCA certified

4,273

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-14%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-51%

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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