Hiring: Bayesian Statistician – Risk & Safety Analysis Company: Torc Robotics Location: Blacksburg, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:25:48 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Machine Learning, Python, SQL About the job Experience: •6+ years of experience; OR Master’s Degree in a related technical field plus competences typically acquired through 3+ years of experience. Qualifications: •Knowledge of conservative Bayesian inference principles and their application to safety-critical decision-making •Advanced knowledge of MCMC methods (Hamiltonian Monte Carlo, adaptive sampling, convergence diagnostics), variational inference, and other Bayesian computational techniques to incorporate uncertainty from multiple data sources when the posterior distribution of the safety estimate does not have a closed-form solution •Background applying statistics to engineering or physics-based systems •Operational familiarity with time-series analysis, uncertainty quantification, or rare-event modeling •A competitive compensation package that includes a bonus component and stock options •100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees •401K plan with a 6% employer match •Flexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation (available immediately after start date) Compensation: •$145,900 - $175,100 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!